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SalaryHarewood C of E Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative 1:1 Learning Support Assistant for a pupil with physical and developmental delay.
Your role will be to support the pupil 1:1 to enable them to access their curriculum and reach their full potential. Whilst working in the classroom setting there will also be opportunities to support other children within the class. This is a varied role that will require flexibility and a positive attitude.
Starting after the Easter break, this is a full-time role but could also work as a part time job or a job share for the right candidate(s). It will initially run until the end of this school year but with a view to extending the post for another year at this point.
As the post is mainly to provide 1:1 support for a child, the position is also dependent on the child remaining at the school and funding remaining in place.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to make a difference to a pupil’s experience of education. The successful candidate will be required to work with a pupil who is currently in Year 5. She is a delight to work with, positive and keen to be part of all of school life. Whilst the role is specifically to support 1:1 there will also be opportunities to work more widely within the classes.
Applicants should have:
* Experience working with children with SEND
* Experience of communicating with a child who is non-verbal
* Experience of using Makaton to support communication difficulties or be willing to learn.
* Have a high expectation for achievement and behaviour
* GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English
* Willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training for development in the post.
* Experience of working in a school
* An ability to work flexibly and use their own skills and initiative to enhance learning.
As we are a Church of England school with a Christian ethos. Candidates must be willing to support the school in promoting Christian values.
In return we can offer:
* A small friendly school with hardworking, dedicated and supportive colleagues
* A supportive governing body, leadership and staff team
* The opportunity to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of all we do
* Great children with a desire to learn
* Opportunities for continued professional development
* Term time only working
* The potential for additional hours working with our Extended Provision.
The full time hours of work will be 30.4 hours per week from 8.40am to 3.15pm term time only. You will not routinely be expected to attend school Teacher Training Days but may be invited to do so where the training is relevant to the role.
If you would like to find out more about the role or visit the school, please contact the school office -0113 2886394 or email recruitment@harewood.leeds.sch.uk and we will make arrangements.
Application packs can be emailed on request from the school office.
Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@harewood.leeds.sch.uk no later than the deadline.
Shortlisting will take place shortly after applications close. We will then contact successful applicants to arrange times for interviews.
We look forward to meeting the right candidate(s) and appointing a new member of staff to join our team.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
