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SalarySalary: NJC 3-4 (Actual Salary £18,973 - £19,288) + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional AET Benefits
Hours: 37 (38 weeks per year)
Start Date: May 2024 (Negotiable)
End Date: 31.03.25 (Fixed term)
Cottingley Primary Academy is in South Leeds. We are a diverse and dynamic school that celebrates and actively creates an inclusive learning environment. Our children are the heart of the school; we are so proud of their passion for learning, their support for one another and their desire to be great people.
We are lucky to have fantastic facilities at Cottingley, both indoor and out, that support us in ensuring we deliver the best possible education for our pupils and provide them with quality learning opportunities to make an impact on their lives.
We are now in a fortunate position to grow our staffing body and provide further, more tailored support to our children within the school. We are excited to welcome new, like-minded people to our team, who will embrace our positive and creative approach in order to really make a difference.
The role:
We are seeking a Level 2 Pupil Support Assistant with responsibilities that include working across a discrete range of pupils need e.g. pupils with special educational needs / disability, learning difficulties or behavioral problems. This may include pupils with a high learning ability (‘gifted/talented’). For the most part this will be delivered on a small group or one-to-one basis, however the expectation is that you may also work with larger pupil groups as directed to support learning on a wider scale and allow individual pupils the opportunity to develop independence.
Skills and experience we would like to see:
- GCSE C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent GCSE grade 4 or Level 2 functional skills)
- Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
- Adaptable and flexible approach
- Creative and patient
- Understanding and awareness of SEND / ADS
Come and visit us:
If you would like to know more about this role or would like to arrange a visit please contact: kwatts@cottingleyprimaryacademy.org
The role is due to commence: May 2024 (Negotiable)
Closing date: Sunday 21st April
Fixed Term end date: 31.03.25
Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Apply today via our website: https://aet.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4564?c=aet&source=leedscouncil
Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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.
