1:1 Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term - Special Needs Position

Holy Trinity CEP School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-5202-76S
• Posted:16/07/2021
• Pay:KR4 FTE £18,517. 40 hours p/w Term Time (pro rata)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:27/08/2021 at 15:00
• Interviews:Friday 03rd September 2021

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Holy Trinity C of E Primary school is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Learning Support Assistant to support students with autism spectrum condition and challenging behaviours on a 1:1 basis.

We are a happy welcoming and successful primary school, and our strong ethos celebrates achievements of pupils and staff alike.

We require an individual who is hardworking, resilient, teachable, and able to hit the ground running. Prior training in positive behaviour management and physical handling is desirable.  

Ideally, our Learning Support Assistant will have had at least 1 year of experience in a similar field and be demonstrably able to sustain pupils’ attention and engagement.

You will possess energy and enthusiasm and show commitment to ongoing professional development. You would be expected to support the school’s Christian values.

This is a great opportunity for you to work in a wonderful environment alongside talented and enthusiastic colleagues.

The position requires the post holder to hold on enhanced Criminal Record Bureau Disclosure before appointment.

Information about the school

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is a two form entry primary school in the vibrant and diverse town of Gravesend, Kent; Our school is part of the Diocese of Rochester and a member of the Aletheia Trust. We have a strong commitment to the teaching of Christianity, where we welcome children, staff and adults of all faiths and none.

Through our theologically rooted vision: Your Word is a Lamp to Guide me, and a Light for my Path, Psalm 119:105, we live the Gospel values of Respect, Honesty and Love. At the centre of this is the pursuit of the highest standards possible in education because we want to develop our pupils as well-rounded individuals and lifelong learners who are spiritually motivated and creative problem solvers, and who leave us fully prepared for the rigours of secondary education.

Our curriculum is based on the best that has been thought and said, and our pupils enjoy learning which is contextualised, adapted, vocabulary rich, and which offers sound experiences to build knowledge, skills and cultural capital.

Holy Trinity is proud to be part of the Aletheia Academies Trust (AAT) and we work collaboratively with our partner schools to provide a wide range of exciting learning and enrichment opportunities for our children and staff. Working as part of the Trust gives us the benefit from shared professional development opportunities and the sharing of good practice amongst our schools.

At Holy Trinity, we are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which adheres to the expectations of 'Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023'. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

We are steadfast in our commitment to equality and diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment an employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Thank you for your interest in this post.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Pamela Gough
• Address:Trinity Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1LU
• Telephone: (01474) 534746
• Email: recruitment@holytrinity-gravesend.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Notes to Applicant
• Job Description
• Person Specification