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SalaryLower Wortley Primary School wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Classroom Assistant to support our KS1 pupils, including those with SEND. This role will include supporting children with SEND on a 1:1 basis, general classroom support and also supervision of children outside at playtimes and lunchtimes.
Pay scale - B3 07-11 (£16,965.50 - £18,142.23 gross actual) Pay portability within this scale will be honoured for staff who already work for Leeds City Council
Hours per week: 30 hours 50 minutes (8.35am – 3.15pm each day with a 30 minute lunch break)
Temporary in the first instance, with the possibility to be made permanent
The successful candidate will:
- Have GCSE Maths and English, grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
- Have a kind, caring and compassionate nature to enable effective relationships with all children but particularly be able to build positive relationships with children with SEND.
- Be able to work effectively and flexibly within a staff team both within a class base and across the key stage.
- Have recent experience of working with KS1 children.
- Previous experience of supporting children with SEND is desirable but not essential.
We are a friendly and successful school and have been described in our latest OFSTED inspection as ‘good’.
‘Lower Wortley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this’.
Candidates are welcome to look around the school via appointment only. Please contact the school office on 0113 3230152 if you wish to visit us.
Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure, a comprehensive social media/internet search and suitable references.
A probationary period will need to be completed within the first term of employment. CVs are not accepted as part of our recruitment process.
Further details and application form can be found on our website - www.lowerwortley-pri.leeds.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies or alternatively, documents can be requested via email by contacting Mrs C Harte at admin@lwps.org.uk
Completed applications should be sent to Mrs C Harte, School Business Manager at admin@lwps.org.uk by midnight on Sunday 21st April 2024.
Interviews will take place on Friday 26th April 2024
Schools Policy Statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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 equality, diversity and inclusion 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.
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.
