Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Halstead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Halstead is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. The role involves supporting children in their learning, ensuring they reach their full potential in a nurturing environment. The school values communication, teamwork, and a positive attitude, offering a supportive atmosphere for both staff and students.

Benefits

Additional training

Supportive team environment

Well-resourced school

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a learning environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support children in their learning and development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create an inclusive environment.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

GCSE Literacy and Numeracy grades A-C

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2013-76S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 4 Points 7 - 8

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 30/05/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Holly Trees Primary are seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

Your contract will be for 30.416 hours per week Monday to Friday from 8:40am to 3.15 pm each day, term time only 43.6 weeks per year. Salary will be £26290 to £26698 FTE Full Time Equivalent.

Holly Trees sits at the heart of our community. It is a well-established two form entry primary school with a sense of pride, community spirit and values. It is also a school which is proud to be on a path of continuous improvement; trying to develop increasingly effective teaching and learning strategies that support all our children. It is a truly inclusive place to be.

Our children arrive at school enthusiastic, motivated and keen to learn. We pride ourselves on having experienced, dedicated staff who share the common aim of enabling every child to reach their full potential. As you walk around our lovely school, you will see well-behaved pupils who are happy and eager to learn, and their excellent behaviour reflects their engagement and enthusiasm.

We are looking for someone who has good communication skills and is flexible in their approach when supporting children and working alongside other colleagues. We know it is important to be positive, inspirational and a real team player.

The successful candidate will:

Have excellent communication skills.
Have good organisational and interpersonal skills.
Be caring, patient and empathetic.
Have the ability to work as part of a team as well as on their own.
Have good literacy and numeracy skills with GCSE Literacy and Numeracy grades A-C
Be an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who leads by example

We can offer:

An inclusive school where a strong child centred ethos encourages all children to achieve to their full potential.
Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who demonstrate excellent behaviour and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.
A dedicated team who are supportive and nurturing.
A modern and well maintained school that is well resourced and set in lovely spacious grounds.
Additional training will be provided for the right candidate.
For more details about our school, you can visit our websitewww.hollytreesprimaryschool.co.uk. Visits to our school are also warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school directly on 01277 212296, and ask to speak to Mrs Nimants, our School Business Manager, to arrange an appointment. We strongly recommend you visit the school to help you decide whether this is a role for you.

We reserve the right to close applications for this role before the closing date if we identify suitable candidates therefore we encourage early applications from interested candidates.

We are committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of all children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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