SEND Learning Support Assistant/SMSA
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bath, Somerset, BA1 4EHThis job expired on 31 August 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible during the autumn term (September 2023)
Closing date
31 August 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 July 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: This is a term time only post with 25 hours as a learning support assistant and 5 hours as an SMSA.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Linked to the EHCP of a child with special educational needs.
Pay scale
- LSA (Grade 3, Point 5-6) and SMSA (Grade 1, Point 3)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for LSAs who can:
- Work proactively, independently and flexibly within a highly motivated and successful team
- Be an excellent communicator with pupils, parents and staff members alike
- Be able to motivate, nurture and inspire children to achieve and enjoy learning
- Be reliable and punctual
- Have a good manner with adults and children
- Be willing to work with other professionals and engage in relevant training
- Be able to provide support in meeting individual learning and medical needs
- Be aware of factors that can impact on learners’ development, including mental health and wellbeing
- Be aware of the different aspects of the primary school
- Support the distinctive ethos and Christian values of the school
We also are looking for SMSAs who can:
- Oversee the supervision and support pupils in the dining hall and playground
- Adhere to school policies regarding pupil discipline and behaviour management
- Assist with the transition of pupils to and from the dining hall
- Deal with incidents, e.g. spillages and referral of pupils to designated first aiders if appropriate
- Encourage and lead effective play between pupils.
St Mary’s is proud to offer:
- A friendly, welcoming community underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos.
- A ‘good’ school always seeking to strengthen and improve.
- Delightful, well-behaved children who are keen to learn.
- A supportive and talented staff team committed to working together to drive the school forward.
- A strong and close-knit community with active parents and carers.
- A committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop your professional skills further.
- The opportunity to work with other schools within the Camino Partnership.
- A vibrant city to work in which is full of culture, history and the arts.
What the school offers its staff
Candidates will be considered on receipt of their application so please apply early to avoid disappointment. St Mary’s reserves the right to appoint before the closing date, which is 31.08.23. Please make sure you include the best telephone number and email address to reach you on in your application form.
Further details about the role
This contract is linked to specific funding for Special Educational Needs and will continue until the pupil leaves or the EHCP ceases owing to a review of the child’s needs. The successful candidate will also work across the school supporting other classes and individuals.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 189 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- atarrant@st-marys.bathnes.sch.uk
We are very proud of our school, which is a loving and welcoming one-form entry Catholic voluntary aided primary school in the historic city of Bath. St Mary's is committed to providing a nurturing and healthy environment for all. We welcome children of all faiths and beliefs who are ready to embrace our mission statement and values. We aim to educate the whole child and help our pupils to be kind and responsible members of the community.
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