Job Introduction
Early Years Learning Support Assistant
Hours: 8.30 – 15.15 Monday to Friday Term Time Only
Pay: Grade B-C
Closing Date: Monday 16th December 12pm
St Columba is a small Primary School on a journey of rapid improvement, underpinned by a strong, supportive team, dedicated to improving the education and well-being for all our children. We recently received a Good judgement in all areas by OFSTED.
We are a fully inclusive school and have been recognised as a Centre of Excellence by Inclusion Quality Mark.
We are looking for a dedicated member of the team to support the class teacher in improving education for all within our Early Years classroom
The successful candidate will be motivated, able to reflect on own practice, professional and committed to the children of St Columba. Knowledge and experience of working with young children is essential.
Qualities:
It is expected that the Learning Support Assistant will:
- Be a level 3 Early Years Practitioner
- Hold wider relevant training or experience within education sector
- Hold Paediatric First aid, or willing to complete the training
- Able to work on his/her own initiative in the execution of the duties outlined below;
- Be able to relate effectively to staff, children, parents, governors and the public;
- Promote good relationships amongst those working within the school
- Be sensitive to the needs of others and be able to always develop a reassuring atmosphere;
- Take a creative approach to problem-solving to identify and resolve issues as they arise;
- Be relational in your approach to behaviour.
- Understand the importance of confidentiality and the safeguarding of our pupils
- Have GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent
Duties
- Under guidance of the Class Teacher, encourage and support the children
- Promote and encourage positive behaviours
- Follow guidance from outside agencies to support the needs of the children
- Encourage engagement and in turn increase outcomes for the children
- Build positive and nurturing relationships with the children to overcome barriers
- Work with children on a 1:1 basis or small groups to deepen understanding and raise attainment.
- Deliver learning interventions, under guidance from the SENDCO and Class Teacher.
- Ensure professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
- To carry out such other duties as may be reasonably allocated within the remit of the post.
Visits to the school are welcome. For more information contact the Head of School on kviola@stcolumba.school
Health and Safety
You are responsible for ensuring that workplace responsibilities within the Section are carried out with full regard to, and in support of, The Trust’s Health and Safety Policies.
Sustainability and Environment
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust is committed to sustainable development and environmental initiatives. It accepts its environmental responsibilities and recognises the contributions it can make to the resolution of regional and local environmental issues. The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust will support the academy in continuously seeking to find ways to improve its environmental performance and all staff are required to support these aims.
Data Protection/GDPR
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust is committed to the principles and statutory obligations of the Data Protection Act 2018. Privacy notices and policies can be viewed on the DCAT website link here:- http://www.dcat.academy/policies/
You should be aware that the information you have provided will be stored on the Trust’s HR secure database and will only be used to process your application. It will not be passed to any other organisation.
Safer Recruitment - Right to Work
British and European Law states that a person cannot be employed to this post if they do not have permission to live and work in the UK. Please advise if you require any guidance or further information on this.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust and academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. New members of staff will be required to apply for Disclosure Service certification as part of the School’s staff recruitment process. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service is available from the DBS website at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs.
Visiting the School
We would very much welcome pre visits to the school. Please call or email St Columba C of E Primary School to arrange. Tel: 01329 843226, Email: kviola@stcolumba.school
Application Form Completion
As part of the application, please focus the reasons for your application on the essential criteria within the Person Specification. You may want to do this in the form of a letter as part of the application. Please indicate, providing evidence, how your knowledge, skills, experience and personal attributes either at work, or elsewhere, qualify you to undertake the duties and responsibilities set out in the Job Description. We do not accept CV’s.
Shortlisting
We assess all applications against the Person Specification criteria using the evidence you provide in your application. This will be completed by a panel of Trust and Academy senior staff. We carefully check all applications for anomalies. Candidates who best meet the Person Specification will be invited to an interview via email. If you have not heard from us within three days of the shortlisting date, you have not been successful at this stage.
References
We request two references for all candidates who are invited to interview. Requests will be made at the same time that candidates are invited to interview. One referee should be your current or last employer.
Interview Process
The interview will be held at St Columba C of E Primary Academy, Tewksbury Avenue, Fareham PO15 6LL. The interview panel will consist of Senior DCAT and academy staff and a representative from the Core Executive.
Offer of Employment
We will make a verbal offer of employment by telephone and an offer letter in writing will be emailed. Any offer is made subject to satisfactory references, DBS clearance check and proof of identity and qualifications. Each candidate will be telephoned with the outcome and offered brief feed-back.
Candidates should complete the application form and return it so that it is received no later than: Monday 16th December at 12pm.
Send to:- Katie Viola , St Columba C of E Primary School – Email: kviola@stcolumba.school
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
