Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term

Fordcombe CEP School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-3313-105S
• Posted:18/05/2022
• Pay:£18425 Full Time Equivalent
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:06/06/2022 at 10:00
• Interviews:Thursday 9th June, from 9am

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We are seeking a professional, caring individual who wants to provide the best possible education for our children.

The role will involve assisting the class teacher in a range of duties to support one specific child to ensure this pupil makes progress on targeted areas. You will assist in the development of this child's learning under the guidance of teaching staff/senior colleagues. You may be asked to provide ad hoc support to other pupils in the classroom. You will provide playground supervision as needed during breaktime and lunchtime.   

We need:

• An individual who has the ability to enthuse and motivate children.
• A commitment to support the highest standards of learning.
• An ability to communicate, work as part of a successful team, take on board advice and use initiative.
• An individual who is organised, efficient and flexible in their approach.
• Someone who has experience of working with students who require support to understand concepts and express their ideas both verbally and in writing.
• Someone with a willingness to further develop and widen their own skills. 

The person will be required to work 8.45 - 15.30pm Monday to Friday including an unpaid half hour lunch break each day, a total of 31.25 hours per week. This role is a term time only, fixed term contract until 31/08/23 and is linked to the funding for a pupil. We would like the suitable candidate to start as soon as possible and may contact candidates as applications are submitted.

Previous experience of the knowledge and skills for the role is desirable although we can offer a supportive staff team and further training as necessary. 

The applicant should have a minimum of GCSE Grade C in English and Maths, or equivalent, and have good verbal and written skills.

Please apply via this website. Contact with the school prior to making an application is welcome. 

We reserve the right to close and withdraw this advertisement before the advertised date if we receive a suitable application.

Fordcombe CE Primary School is part of the Tenax Schools Trust which is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and all applicants are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

Fordcombe Church of England Primary School is a half-form entry village school set in the beautiful Kent countryside near Tunbridge Wells, where our Christian vision, "inspiring every child to shine in God's light", shapes everything we do.

A collaborative team culture: Our recent SIAMS inspection described us as "a small, welcoming school full of joy where people flourish," where relationships between staff and pupils are exceptionally strong. We are a close-knit team that values each member's wellbeing and professional growth equally. Staff describe working here as being part of a supportive family where everyone is genuinely known and valued.

Your career development matters: As part of the Tenax Schools Trust, you'll benefit from a comprehensive professional development programme that goes far beyond what a standalone small school could offer.

Facilities and resources: Our Victorian building houses a characterful school hall, while purpose-built classrooms and a dedicated library space support our commitment to reading for pleasure. We work diligently to meet every learner's needs with creative approaches that ensure all children have opportunities to discover and develop their talents.

Teaching the whole child: Academic excellence matters deeply here. We share high expectations with staff, parents, and pupils, working collaboratively to ensure every child achieves well. But we're equally committed to something broader: helping children discover their identity, explore their aspirations, and develop the values that will guide their lives. As a staff member at Fordcombe, you'll be supporting both academic progress and the personal growth that shapes confident, capable young people ready for their next steps.

What we are looking for: Adults who thrive in collaborative environments, value evidence-informed practice, and believe that primary education is about more than attainment; it is where children discover who they are, explore who they want to become, and begin to understand how they want to live their lives.

If this sounds like the right environment for your next career step, we would love to hear from you.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr C Blackburn
• Address:Fordcombe CEP School, The Green, Fordcombe, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0RY
• Telephone: (01892) 740224
• Email: office@fordcombe.kent.sch.uk

Fax: Same

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