Learning Support Assistant

• Melton Primary School, Woodbridge IP12 1PG
• £23,114 - £23,893 pro rata
• 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Temporary Contract until April 2025 (with future possibility of a permanent post)
• Reference: 5382

Melton Primary School are looking to appoint a positive, adaptable Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting the development of children to work 1 to 1, or in small groups, with children across our school. This role is suited to current Learning Support Assistants/Teaching Assistants, HLTAs, Nursery Nurses, qualified teachers taking a career break or someone who has a genuine love of children and would like to begin a career in education (training is provided).

You will:

• have strong communication skills
• be able to use your own initiative as well as to work as part of a team
• have strong inter-personal skills including the ability to use judgement and common sense
• support children in fulfilling their academic potential but recognise that school is about much more than that
• value the relationship you build with children
• have a calm and patient approach
• enjoy learning and be able to share your enthusiasm with children
• value our children in their richness and diversity.

We will offer you:

• a ‘good’ school
• “pupils (who) behave well (and) are thoughtful and considerate of others” (Ofsted, 2021)
• “enthusiastic learners” (Ofsted, 2021)
• ongoing training and a supportive attitude towards career development
• an embedded curriculum, focusing on knowledge, skills, active learning and mental health
• a positive reputation within the local community
• a dedicated SENDCO and SEND team
• a committed, appreciative and skilled governing body
• a strong school leadership team and highly-trained, reflective staff who embrace innovation and share best practice
• a rigorous processes to promote safety and wellbeing of all children and staff
• a wellbeing scheme for all staff.

Number on Roll: 169 (including a full-time nursery)

Closing date: 9am, 17 April 2024.

Interview date: week commencing 22 April 2024.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are also committed to flexible working.

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Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £23,114.00-£23,893.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 5382