Learning Support Assistant - Level 2

St. Mary’s is a single form of entry primary school with a Nursery class which offers a Catholic education for primary aged pupils (3 to 11 year olds) living within the Parish of St Mary’s, Wednesbury and the surrounding area.  We also welcome families from other denominations and faith traditions who are willing to support the mission of our school,

i.e. "Our community, growing and learning together with Christ"

The Board of Governors is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and hard-working Learning Support Assistant to work under the overall supervision of the responsible teacher and assist and support teaching and learning. We want a dynamic individual to join our dedicated team. The role will start in May 2022, subject to clearances and notice periods.

We are looking for someone who will possess/demonstrate:

• An excellent attendance record.
• An enthusiastic attitude to working in a busy classroom environment.
• A professional attitude to work.
• NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills and a mastery of the spoken word.
• An enjoyment of working with all children aged between 3 and 11.
• Willingness to undertake training, as required.

We want you to be able to….

• Work as part of a team and individually;
• inspire trust and confidence in children;
• encourage high standards of pupil behaviour at all times;
• liaise with pupils and staff in a professional manner;
• respect confidential information;
• relate to children on their level;
• maintain good relationships/communication with parents

Closing date: 10th June 2022

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore, the post is subject to medical  clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of any protected characteristic.

You are welcome to visit school before making an application  -  by prior appointment only.

The application form is available from the school office or downloadable from the school website at:

https://www.stmaryswednesbury.co.uk/job-vacancies/

Forms should be completed and returned to school either by hand, posted or scanned and returned by email to: office@st-marys.sandwell.sch.uk

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Supporting documents
Notes to Applicants
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Person Specification
Application Form
Job Description
Consent to Obtain References
Recruitment Monitoring Form
Disqualification Policy