Learning Support Assistant - Part-time

Long Mead Community Primary School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-2662-58S
• Posted:18/02/2020
• Pay:Kent Range 3/4
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:26/02/2020 at 23:00
• Interviews:28th February 2020

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We are hoping to recruit an additional Learning Support Assistant to support the Teaching and Learning for a child in KS2 who has learning needs.

The post would be for 15 hours per week (Term time only) (Kent Range 3/4:£17,365– £18,611 per annum pro rata.)

We are looking for someone with high personal and professional standards with drive and energy and commitment. To help build on the current inclusive and caring ethos of the school, to ensure that every child achieves their full potential. Experience of working with a KS2 child with learning difficulties would be an advantage.

Initially this contract would be temporary for one school year and subject to the pupil remaining on roll at the school.

Please state experience and skills and strengths clearly in your application. If you require further details please contact the school office.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff are required to have an DBS check.

Information about the school

Long Mead Community Primary School is situated in Tonbridge. Its attractive site has a large playing field and playgrounds and is surrounded by woodlands yet close to the town. Forest School Studies are offered on site as part of our curriculum using our wonderful grounds and our own trained member of staff.

We have one of the few integral nursery schools in Kent enabling all children to benefit by being part of the school community from the age of three. Our classrooms are large and airy and we have a dedicated art room, computer suite, science lab and well stocked library, as well as several breakout spaces for small group work. The school is very proud of its attitude to sports and being physically active. We start each day with the daily mile and actively engages in many tournaments and festivals.

We are a happy, caring and supportive school with high standards. We are committed and passionate in changing life opportunities for our children through an exciting and enriched curriculum. Through our values of respect, responsibility, resilience, kindness, teamwork and excellence, Long Mead promotes, in partnership with all parents, an environment where every child is able to fulfil their potential.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Karen Follows
• Address:Long Mead Community Primary School, Waveney Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3JU
• Telephone: (01732) 350601
• Email: office@long-mead.kent.sch.uk