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SalaryClosing date:03/06/2024 at 12:00
Interview date: 12/06/2024
Job Start Date: 01/09/2024
Contract/Hours:Permanent , Full-time
Salary Type:Main Pay Range
Salary Details:Grade B
Hours of Work:Permanent, Full time or Part Time
Location of Role:Elvetham Heath Primary School
Contact e-mail address:z.ellisdon@ehps.hants.sch.uk
We are looking to appoint to our team, a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant with a warm and caring nature, who is passionate about making a difference to children's lives to join our committed and supportive team. The post will be to work in our Early Years Foundation Stage. There is a possibility of full time or part time positions to be discussed at interview.
The person appointed will need to be able to work discreetly, both inside and outside of the classroom, liaising with the class teacher and SENDCOs.
We are looking for someone with:
· The ability to establish a sympathetic and understanding relationship with the child
· An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and the necessary and complex requirements relating to this particular role
· Experience in providing support to pupils with special needs such as Autism, Speech and Language Difficulties and SEMH.
· Experience working with children with communication and interaction difficulties and sensory processing issues.
· Excellent communication skills, including the ability to keep detailed and accurate records
· The ability to work as part of a team
· The ability to follow procedures exactly and also be able to work under your initiative
· Nurturing skills and the ability to be able to be supportive whilst helping the child develop their independence skills.
· Able to work as part of a team and individually
· Good sense of humour
We can offer:
· A friendly, dynamic and supportive team who are dedicated to providing an exciting and enriching learning experience
· Happy children who enjoy learning
· A wonderful setting in which to work.
We are a Character Education school (awarded Kitemark Plus, one of only seven schools in the country), which underpins everything we do. The children and staff use the language of virtues and growth mindset to support positive learning and behaviour management.
The position is to start as soon as possible, once the appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks have been completed.
Please see our school website for more information about our ‘Outstanding’ school.
Please complete a support staff application form available on the school website: www.ehps.hants.sch.uk under the vacancies section. Applications should be submitted to z.ellisdon@ehps.hants.sch.uk.
Tours of the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Zoe Ellisdon at z.ellisdon@ehps.hants.sch.uk or calling 01252 622205.
Closing date: Monday 3rd June 2024
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th June 2024.
Safer Recruitment
Elvetham Heath Primary School and Hampshire County Council 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.
