Special Needs Learning Support Assistant

Rothwell Junior School, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 6ER

6 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 December 2022 at 5pm
Date listed
10 November 2022

Job details

Job role: View all Teaching assistantjobs
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: View all Part timejobs - 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract type: Fixed term - Linked to the life of the child in school
Pay scale: Grade D Points 3 - 4 (£20,812 - £21,189) per annum pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who can:

Put the child at the heart of their learning and development
Build great relationships with their parents and families
Work to ensure excellent progress for the specific child
Bring new ideas to enhance our provision further
Be a team player that can work alongside our existing staff

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

Well motivated children and supportive families
Enthusiastic, friendly and dedicated staff
A driven and determined SLT
Loyal Governors
A chance to work as part of our self-created Multi Academy Trust: Pathfinder Schools

Further details about the role

Rothwell Junior School is a good school (OFSTED January 2019) which is part of the Pathfinder Schools Academy Trust. We are based in the north of the county in the market town of Rothwell, which has seen significant growth over the last few years.

For any queries or to discuss the post in more detail, please emailParents.rjs@rothwellschools.org.uk FAO Joanna Loomes, SENCO for a discussion about the post.

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Interviews may begin soon after receipt of applications for shortlisted candidates, therefore we recommend that you apply early.

Pathfinder Schools is passionate about its values of collaboration, humanity and independence, we believe that when people feel respected and included they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We are committed to an inclusive workforce that represents many different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our colleagues, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, ethnicity, age, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re committed to moving our Trust and the education sector forward.

Commitment to safeguarding

Rothwell Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are available on their website, which can be accessed on the following web address

https://www.rothwellschools.org.uk/files/92/Statutory-Documents/580/Rothwell-Schools-Safeguarding---Child-Protection-Policy-2022-23.pdf

Pathfinder Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, Reference, Identity, Criminal Record and Medical Checks are mandatory for all posts within Pathfinder Schools.