Learning Support Assistant

Job detailsJob roleLearning support or cover supervisorVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternPart time: TERM TIME PLUS 1 WEEK, 15 HOURS 25 MINUTES PER WEEK (MONDAY-FRIDAY)Contract typeFixed term - 1 YearActual salaryFTE SALARY: £23,114 - £23,893 PER ANNUM PRO-RATA SALARY: £8,357 - £8,795 PER ANNUMWhat skills and experience we're looking forGreat Hockham Primary School is looking to appoint a reliableand enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and happy teamin 2024. The successful candidate will support the professional work ofteachers as directed.This role is linked to one specific high needs child at theschool and hence is fixed term for the duration of the child's continuation atthe school. Experienceworking in a classroom environment is highly desirable, alongside the abilityto clearly communicate and always work with the best interests of the pupils inmind. Specificresponsibilities include: To attend to the personal and social needs of pupils and any other special requirements depending on the nature of a pupil's special needs and, wherever possible, making these part of the learning experience; Promote inclusion and acceptance of pupils while encouraging constructive relationships within the classroom and with parents; Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes; Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses, including undertaking literacy and numeracy programmes, recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher.What the school offers its staffGreat Hockham Primary School is a member ofthe Sapientia Education Trust (SET). SET is an expanding multi-academy trustwith 11 primary and 9 secondary schools.LGPS Pension, Sodexo Benefits, Care First EAP, Free Refreshments, On-site ParkingCommitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobApply for the job by following the link below.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.