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Teaching Vacancies; Chipping Ongar; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipping Ongar Primary School, part of Bridge Academy Trust, is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with severe learning difficulties in our Maple Classroom and help improve engagement and communication.

We are committed to safeguarding and all appointments are subject to DBS clearance and satisfactory references; an enhanced DBS check would be sought if successful.

Qualifications

• Experience with pupils who have severe learning difficulties (SLD) in a primary setting.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team.
• Genuine interest in helping children and making a difference.

Skills

SLD experience

Team player

Primary range experience

Child-focused

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Chipping Ongar Primary School is a member of Bridge Academy Trust and educates children aged 4-11years. We are opening a new enhanced provision for children with severe learning difficulties in our Maple Classroom. We would like to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to be part of this new and vital team. You will need to be committed to making a difference and have the enthusiasm to improve pupil engagement and communication for children who may find this challenging.

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• The experience and enthusiasm to work as part of a team in a supportive environment as a Learning Support Assistant for SLD pupils.
• Experience working across the primary range and experience of working with children with additional needs.
• Have an interest in working with children and making a difference.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in the commitment. Appointments will be subject to DBS clearance and satisfactory references. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought.

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

What the school offers its staff

This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Commitment to safeguarding

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.