Nursery Support Professional

1 x  Learning Support Professional

with British Sign Language Level 2 + SEN Knowledge / Expertise

30 hours per week

8:30am-3:30pm- 5 days a week, term time only plus inset days

Scale TA2 points 5-6 (£16,367 - £16,641)

Required to start immediately or as soon as possible

You are invited to join this highly successful Multi Academy Trust where we are committed to giving the best to both our pupils and our staff team. The current vacancy is within our brand new purpose built 60 place Nursery at  Bengeworth CE Academy, which is a 3-form entry forward-thinking school with happy children, a strong teaching and support team and excellent facilities. The right candidate will be based in The Nursery, supporting a Deaf / Hearing Impaired child, ensuring safety and maximising access to a broad and balanced curriculum, moving through the school during the child’s academic journey.

We are seeking to appoint a caring, kind Learning Support Professional with British Sign Language Level 2 and SEN Knowledge / Expertise. The right candidates should have:

• a good level of literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or grade C and above)
• a British Sign Language Level 2 Qualification and SEN Knowledge and Expertise
• an appropriate Level 3 (e.g Diploma)  or equivalent qualification
• knowledge of the new Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, Development Matters / Birth to 5 Matters
• experience of working within an Early Years setting with children age 3-5 years
• a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities to supporting children’s learning within the Early Years
• an ability to work both independently and effectively within a team
• a drive to enable all children to learn and flourish
• a commitment to support the school’s ethos, Christian values and high expectations for all.

In return, we offer our support professionals:

• a collaborative, supportive and committed staff team
• excellent CPD opportunities to support career pathways and aspirations
• a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, including a midday meal with our delightful children.

Applicants should use the supporting statement on the application form to demonstrate how their skills match the Job Description and Person Specification, in addition to what they are able to bring to the role.

Bengeworth Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to a reference and online check. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check.

We would encourage you to look at our website, www.bengeworthacademy.co.uk to find out more about our school and The Nursery at Bengeworth CE Academy. To apply, please download and fully complete a MAT application form from the Vacancies section of our website, and return via email to vacancies@bengeworth.worcs.sch.uk before the closing date.