Learning Support Practitioner - Nursery (Fixed Term until 31/07/2024) - St Matthew's C of E Primary

Required for January 2024 (Subject to Satisfactory Clearance Checks)

Level 3 Learning Support Practitioner for Nursery - Fixed term until 31/07/2024 due to funding.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Learning Support Practitioner to join our friendly, dedicated and hardworking EYFS team. You will be in the position of introducing our children to a world away from their parents, possibly for the first time, and so you should be a patient, kind and warm individual

The successful applicant should also:

• Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Have high expectations of what children can achieve
• Be able to inspire, engage and challenge all learners
• Be able to communicate effectively with children, parents, carers and colleagues
• Be supportive of our Christian ethos

In return we offer:

• A multi-faith community of supportive, hardworking staff, governors and parents Enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn An inclusive and nurturing school, committed to developing the potential of all staff and children Opportunities for continued professional development

The successful applicant will also hold a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent and have good literacy and numeracy skills.

The Governors and staff of St. Matthew’s Church of England Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. 

Application forms can be downloaded from below and are returnable to the Headteacher. Further details are available by emailing the Headteacher:  fiona.deakin@st-matthews.sandwell.sch.uk

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If you are successful in being shortlisted for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date 

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Online Search 

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. 

Hours: 32.5 Hours per week, term time plus inset days, Fixed term position until 31^st July 2024 due to funding.

Grade: Band D (scp 9 - 17) £25,119 - £28,770 (pro-rata £19,687 - £23,132)

Location: St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School, Windmill Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands. B66 3LX 

Closing Date: Tuesday 21^st November 2023

Interviews: Friday 24^th November 2023