1:1 Learning Support Assistant - Part-time

Hamstreet Primary Academy, Ashford

Ref:KCC886-2286-61S
Posted:11/01/2022
Pay:KR3
Start Date:21st February 2022
App Close Date:24/01/2022 at 18:00
Interviews:27th January 2022

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Hamstreet Primary Academy wishes to appoint an experienced 1:1 Learning Support Assistant for 25 hours per week (Monday – Friday) to join our dedicated and highly effective team.

At Hamstreet our vision is to develop a first class learning environment where everyone strives to be the best that they can be. We aim to develop thoughtful and responsible young people with high self-esteem and with the motivation, skills and knowledge to succeed in life. The successful candidate will support whole class learning, small groups and will work on a 1-1 basis with a child who has specific learning needs.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver individualised programmes that bring learning to life for pupils at the stage they are working at. Some recording of progress will also be required and you will be expected to engage with parents on a regular basis. Experience of working with children in either KS1 or KS2 or with pupils with additional needs would be an advantage.

The successful applicant ideally would have an NVQ level 2 for Teaching Assistants / Learning Support.

Hamstreet Primary Academy operates a safe recruitment policy and any appointment will be subject to a successful DBS.

If you wish to find out any further information about this post please contact the Head of School: hglancy@ham-street.org.uk

Information about the school

Hamstreet Primary Academy is part of ACE Learning Multi Academy Trust and has a PAN of 315 pupils. The school is located south of Ashford in a village setting. The school has excellent facilities including a woodland, swimming pool, well stocked library and first class ICT resources. It serves a wide catchment area with pupils attending from the village and surrounding areas.

At ACE Learning we support our local communities in the education of children to develop respect for themselves, each other, their families, and the environment. Our vision is to offer a rich, broad and balanced curriculum which provides pupils with a first class, exciting and creative experience. We will develop thoughtful and responsible young people with high self-esteem and with the motivation, skills and knowledge to succeed in life.

We aim to provide a safe, caring, supportive and stimulating environment with high quality teaching to achieve….
A high level of literacy and numeracy;
Independent young people who are confident, flexible and able to cooperate with others;
A high level computing and technological competence.
Imagination and creative expression through a wide range of media;
Conscientious young citizens who are tolerant and respect others’ values;
Effective links between the school, the home and the community;
Equality of opportunity for all;
Celebration and humour – we feel good about ourselves!

We want ACE Academy to be the best place for the children who come to learn; where they are supported by adults who are positive and show a love for learning; where we dare to be bold and different!

All who work at the academy believe that it is vital that we are all responsible for improving the basic skills of all children and we are here to support the raising of standards for everyone.

In return we offer excellent career development opportunities and an enhanced staff benefit package.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Helen Glancy
Address:Hamstreet, Ashford, Kent, TN26 2EA
Telephone: 01233 732577
Email: hglancy@ham-street.org.uk

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