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Learning Support Assistant

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Learning Support Assistant sought

1 full-time position

We have a vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to start as soon as possible. The role will be classroom based supporting all children but with a particular focus on working with a child with additional needs who requires a higher level of 1:1 support. The position is a full-time role for a one-year fixed term contract. Our school day starts at 8:30am and ends at 3:00pm and the role is for term time only.

The LSA will support class teachers with the delivery of the core curriculum (English and Maths) in the mornings, supporting children across all ability levels but particularly supporting a pupil who is working on a personalised curriculum. In the afternoons, the LSA will work on a 1:1 basis with one or more particular children, under the continued guidance of class teachers to deliver personalised learning interventions. It will be a huge advantage if the LSA is able to use Makaton. This is a highly rewarding job. Our pupils are polite, friendly and eager to learn.

The full-time equivalent salary for this position is £24,348 (B3 on the Hampshire pay system).

The successful candidate will:

• display warmth, care and sensitivity in dealing with children;

• be committed to raising the achievement of children of all abilities;

• have good interpersonal skills;

• be able to communicate effectively in a verbal and written for to a range of audiences;

• be creative, open-minded and adaptable;

• be able to work as part of a team;

• have a good sense of humour.

Closing date: Friday 13th June at noon.

Interviews: w/c 16th June

Safer Recruitment: St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School is 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 shortlisted candidates will have online searches completed as part of our due diligence checks. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Please email your application form to heather.stephen@saint-anthonysfareham.co.uk

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