Learning Support Assistant - Devonshire Junior Academy

Required: From 5th September 2022

Devonshire Junior Academy is looking to employ an LSA to work 30 hours per week with children with special educational needs.

You will be responsible for providing individual and small group support within the class and designated small group and individual learning areas. You will also provide support during lunchtimes with eating, socialising and interacting with others. You must have an understanding of and experience of working with children with special educational needs in a primary school. Training and support will be given to successful candidates.

Candidates should have the following qualities and experience:

*             Minimum of NVQ level 2 relevant qualification

*             of working with children of primary school age

*             in using initiative to create resources and direct learning as necessary i.e. when a child is struggling to understand, provide visual aids, appropriate materials or individualised learning approaches and support in order to move the child's learning forward.

Devonshire Junior Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children so you will need to take a disclosure and barring check. We are committed to promoting Equal Opportunities and therefore only applications submitted on the Academy’s application form will be considered. We do not accept CV only applications.

Closing Date: Monday 11^th July

Interviews: Wednesday 13^th July

Hours:

30 hours, Term Time. Fixed Term until 31.08.23 (SEN funding)

Grade:

Grade B scale point 2-4 £18,516 - £19,264 per annum

Location:

Devonshire Junior Academy, Auckland Road, Smethwick B67 7AT 

Closing Date:

Monday 11th July 2022

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