1:1 Learning Support Assistant - Part-time - Special Needs Position

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, Gillingham

Ref:KCC887-3752-25S
Posted:23/11/2021
Pay:NJC D2 4-11 £18,933-£21,748 per annum pro rata
Start Date:As soon as possible
App Close Date:01/12/2021 at 23:00
Interviews:TBA

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1:1 LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT - Assigned to a child

Working Pattern: Term Time only (including INSET days)
Hours: 33 3/4 hours per week - 8:45am to 3:30pm term time only
Salary: NJC D2 (4-11) £18,933 - £21,748 pro rata
Contract: 1:1 assigned to a child
DBS Check: Enhanced
Location: St Augustine of Canterbury School, Deanwood Drive, Rainham, ME8 9NP
Contact: 01634 371892 email: office@staugustine.medway.sch.uk

“I called you by your name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43

We have a vacancy for a qualified and experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant to work 1:1 with a child. This will also include supporting them in their lunchtime play.

You should have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and have a clear understanding of the support needed for children with speech, language and communication and sensory needs.

You will also be required to have an experience of providing in class support to pupils and additionally to be able to support in the delivery of specific speech and language and occupational therapy programmes.

Have GCSE, ‘O’ Level or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English.
Have NVQ2 or equivalent as recognised by the National Occupational Standards for Supporting Teaching and Learning (NOS-STL).
Have knowledge and understanding of the different social, cultural and physical needs of pupils.
Have an interest in how children learn and behave.
Provide appropriate role models of behaviour both in the classroom and around school

We can offer:

An opportunity to join a welcoming and friendly school team

A highly supportive leadership team

A committed and dedicated governing body

Wonderful children and supportive parents

The strong Catholic ethos of the school is evident and prospective candidates would be expected to support and promote this

Safeguarding:

This school is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check) and a check against the Barred list for children. Satisfactory references will be required prior to any offer of employment.

Please use the application provided and return it directly to the school by email or post.

Information about the school

St Augustine of Canterbury is a one form entry Catholic Primary School in Gillingham, Kent. We are a consistently good school (OFSTED February 2024, Denominational Inspection November 2019).

We are fortunate to be situated in extensive grounds with a thriving ECO garden and Holy garden. We are a friendly and hardworking team of committed staff, governors and parents to ensure the best possible primary school experience for our wonderful children.

Our school mission is at the heart of everything we do, ‘I have called you by your name, you are mine’ Isaiah 43. Our curriculum develops our children’s curiosity for learning; preparing them as citizens within our ever-changing world. Through creating RICH (Resourceful, Independent, Creative and Happy) learners we are encouraging our children to be collaborators, innovators, leaders and above all kind and loving children of God.

Job Contact Information

Name:Kim Gillespie
Address:Deanwood Drive, Parkwood, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9NP
Telephone: 01634 371892
Email: office@staugustine.medway.sch.uk

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