Learning Support Assistant

Job Introduction

• Closing Date:               Friday 13^th November 2024 at 12 noon
• Interview Date:          Thursday 19^th December 2024 
• Job Start Date:            January 2024
• Contract:                       Fixed Term to the end of the academic year 
• Salary Type:                 Support Staff 

• Salary Details:            Grade B/C  -  (£24,027-£25,430 FTE) 
• Hours of Work:          31 hours per week, Monday to Friday (39 weeks)
• Location of Role:       Newtown C of E Primary School 
• Contact e-mail address: adminoffice@newtown.hants.sch.uk 

Newtown C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant, to work among our talented, caring, dynamic and highly motivated staff team. We are a school that is rapidly moving forward, securing high standards and excellent rates of progress for all our children. 

We believe that every child should be given every opportunity to achieve their potential and make progress in every area of school life.

We are committed to collaborative working to provide positive learning experiences for all our pupils. Applicants must have recent and relevant qualifications. The preferred candidate will also have some or all of the following desirable qualities:

• Experience of working with children in a school setting
• Experience of working with a child or children with additional SEMH needs or speech & language needs and/or SEND
• Experience of working in various year groups across the primary phase, especially in key stage 2.
• Has GCSE English and/or Maths at grade C or above

Please apply for the above position if you:

• Enjoy working with primary-age children in a patient, positive manner and have a positive, can-do attitude
• Are prepared to be accountable for the provision and progress of the child/children in conjunction with the class teachers and Inclusion Leader.
• Are a team player who remains calm when things do not always go to plan
• Are an excellent communicator who will work with a range of professionals and support both the child/children and the parents implementing programmes devised to meet the needs of the child/children.
• Are flexible, practical, creative and can adapt the curriculum to suit the needs and abilities of the individual child.
• Have experience of liaising with outside agencies regarding the needs and progress of the child/children.

Applicants should note that holidays and medical appointments cannot be taken in term-time or during working hours. Previous applicants need not apply.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Application Procedure:

Visits to the school will be warmly welcomed. For further details, an application pack or to book a visit, please contact the school office, on 02392 584048. Alternatively please email adminoffice@newtown.hants.sch.uk

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.