Job Introduction
Closing date: 24/02/2025 at 12:00
Interview date: Week beginning - 03/03/2025
Job Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract/Hours: Fixed term until 31st August 2025 -, Part-time
Salary Type: Support Staff
Salary Details: £17,498 - £18,765 pro-rata salary, dependent on experience & qualifications – FTE £24,027 - £25,430
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 3:30pm, term time only
Location of Role: Herne Junior School
Job/Person Summary
Are you considering training to be a primary school teacher? We have a position for a Learning Support Assistant at Herne Junior which would be ideal for someone who is looking to gain real school experience before apply to train as a teacher. If this is you, and you are successful at interview, we will support you in developing your application to train as a teacher with our teacher training partner South Farnham SCITT.
Alternatively, if you are a Learning Support Assistant looking to develop your knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity and the Thrive approach to learning this role could be ideal for you.
We are looking for a supportive, flexible and professional person, ideally with proven previous experience in Key Stage 1 or 2, to join our established learning support team. Good numeracy and literacy skills are essential (GCSE Grade C+ in English and Maths or equivalent) as well as a commitment to working as part of a team. Experience working with neurodiverse students would be advantageous but not essential as would a SALT qualification.
You will be supporting children in class and individuals/groups of pupils to provide intervention as directed. You will be required to keep accurate records and be able to provide feedback to the teachers.
For the right candidate, with appropriate qualifications, there may be an opportunity for some cover work to include regular PPA cover.
Skills required include:
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to relate well to children and adults
- Positive, sunny outlook
- Work constructively as part of a team
- Working alongside children with SEN/behavioural difficulties is desirable but not essential
- Experience of working with neurodiverse students would be advantageous but not essential
Herne Junior School can offer you:
- The opportunity to be part of a committed team in a good school
- Excellent CPD and leadership opportunities
- An able catchment of children who apply themselves
- A warm and supportive team – staff, governors, parents and community
We are always keen for our learning support assistant positions to be filled with experienced members of staff, so current NVQ Level 3 or 4 Teaching Assistants or HLTAs are always warmly welcome to apply.
Tours of the school are encouraged and can be arranged through the school office by emailing admin@hernejunior.com or calling 01730 263746.
Please note that salary ranges are pro-rata for the B and C grades
If we are successful in finding the right candidate before the closing date we will withdraw this vacancy.
Please submit your completed application to Rebecca Loader, School Business Manager r.loader@hernejunior.com
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.
