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SalaryClosing date:01/02/2024 at 12:00
Interview date:08/02/2024
Job Start Date:11/03/2024
Contract/Hours:Fixed Term Contract , Full-time
Salary Type:Support Staff
Salary Details:EHCC Grade B or C dependent on experience, Part Time working 31.25 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Hours of Work:Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm 31.25 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Location of Role:Colden Common Primary School
Contact e-mail address:adminoffice@coldencommon.hants.sch.uk
We have Learning Support Assistant vacancies to work in EYFS (ages 4-5), KS1 (ages 5-7) and KS2 (ages 7 – 11). The roles involve working with children with specific learning difficulties. Experience of working in schools would be beneficial.
The roles are for 31.25 hours per week, 8.30am to 3.30pm, for 40 working weeks a year. There might be some flexibility with these timings dependent on availability – please do enquire with the school. Roles will be on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2025 depending on the needs of the school. The salary offered will depend on the experience of the successful candidates.
We are committed to continued professional development of staff so if you are someone looking to develop yourself further this role could be perfect for you with the option of beginning an apprenticeship. There are a wide range of teaching assistant qualifications available.
We are looking for candidates who can meet the requirements of the job description below, and the Person Specification.
Job Description
Supporting the Pupils
- To develop a knowledge of a range of Learning Support needs relevant to the school
- To develop an understanding of the specific needs of pupils to be supported
- To support pupils to learn as effectively as possible in group situations and individually, inside and outside of the classroom.
This may involve:
- Clarifying and explaining instructions
- Ensuring that pupils are able to use necessary equipment and resources provided
- Motivating and encouraging the pupil(s)
- Assisting in areas of specific weakness, such as speech and language, spelling, handwriting, number or writing tasks
- Helping pupil(s) to concentrate on and finish work set
- Meeting physical needs as required whilst encouraging independence
- Attending to pupils’ personal and health needs
- Developing appropriate resources to support the pupil(s)
- Assisting in the management of pupils’ social interactions and behaviour
- To become familiar with the objectives of any Education, Health and Care Plan and contribute to target setting to create a personalised learning plan for the children in their care
- In conjunction with the class teacher and school SENCo, liaise with outside agencies to ensure that specific advice and support is followed to support the children’s needs
- To establish a supportive relationship with the pupil(s) concerned
- To establish acceptance and inclusion of the pupil(s) in the classroom
- To manage pupil(s) as advised by the SENCo and class teacher
- To use methods of promoting / reinforcing the pupils’ self esteem
- To ensure the safety of the pupil(s) while in your care
- To carry out any specific duties as outlined in the pupils’ Personalised Learning Plans
Supporting the SENCo and Class Teacher
- To assist the SENCo to develop a suitable programme of support and then carry out the programme, within the classroom or in a withdrawal situation
- Where required, to contribute to Annual Reviews by attending meetings and feeding back on progress in conjunction with the class teacher
- To provide, where necessary, written details of pupils’ progress/behaviour to support Annual Reviews and/or other assessment
- To participate in the evaluation of any support programmes, with the SENCo and class teacher
- To help adapt/ find differentiated materials to enable pupil(s) to access the class curriculum
- To report any problems about arrangements or any incidents to the SENCo, or if unavailable, to the class teacher
Supporting the school
- Where appropriate, to foster links between home and school
- To liaise, advise and consult with other members of the SEN team
- To contribute to Annual Review meetings, as appropriate
- To participate in relevant professional development
- To be aware of / follow school policies and procedures
- To maintain confidentiality about home- school / pupil- teacher/ school work matters
- To complete any other task as directed by the head teacher.
Applications must be submitted by 12 noon on Thursday 1st February 2024 and the interview date will be Thursday 8th February (after 10am).
Our application pack can be found on our school website:
https://colden-common.secure-primarysite.net/vacancies/
Please return your application by email or post and ensure that, in your application, you specify whether or not you would like to work during lunchtime. You will still receive your statutory break in the middle of the day.
Email: adminoffice@coldencommon.hants.sch.uk
Phone: 01962712111
Safer Recruitment
Colden Common 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.
