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1:1 Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term

Sissinghurst (VA) Church of England Primary School, Sissinghurst

  • Ref:KCC886-3309-78S
  • Posted:19/10/2020
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:asap
  • App Close Date:01/11/2020 at 15:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Learning Support Assistant required for a pupil in Key Stage 1 (1:1 position).   

Fixed term: November 2020 until July 2021 (This post is attached to a child).

Are you positive and enthusiastic? Are you passionate about working with children and want to work as part of a great team to ensure that all children achieve their potential in a happy and safe environment?

Hours of work: 5 days per week (9 am to 3 pm with half hour lunch break)

We are looking for an enthusiastic learning support assistant to join our team. The role involves working 1:1 with a child with additional needs. (Child has physical needs)

Salary: Kent Range 3

 

We are seeking a candidates who will:

  • Work as an effective team player;
  • Be self-motivated;
  • Will effectively promote the vision, aims and positive ethos of the school;
  • Be innovative and enthusiastic;
  • Have high expectations of children’s achievement and a commitment to inspiring learners;
  • Some support for children over playtimes and lunchtimes.

Do you have these attributes?

  • NVQ level 2 or 3 in Child Care and Education/Supporting Teaching and Learning, or a commitment to working towards this;
  • Preferably some experience in phonics and interventions for SEN children;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • A good standard of maths, English and ICT skills;
  • The ability to be flexible and adaptable;
  • Organised and able to work independently, recording children's progress where required;
  • Will initiate and participate in play activities or interventions during lunchtimes, encouraging children to engage.
  • Be prepared to support the child's physcial needs and undergo training in relation to this.

 

 

Information about the school

We are a small, friendly and popular school with a caring Christian ethos. We have strong links with our local Church and community. Our supportive Governing Body and active friends/parents association play a key role in our school.

Our school is committed to the safeguarding and well being of all pupils. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment procedures including an enhanced DBS check, confidential health check and satisfactory references.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs S Branson School Business Manager
  • Address:Common Road, Sissinghurst, Kent, TN17 2BH
  • Telephone: (01580) 713895
  • Email: sbm@sissinghurst.kent.sch.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.