Learning Support Assistant - TV27524

Learning Support Assistant

 Grade G4 Scp 6-11 £23,893-£25,979. Pro-Rata to hours worked.

 Actual salary £15,968.48 - £17,362.62 per annum

Location: St James Primary School
Great Charles Street, Brownhills, WS8 6AE
Telephone: 01543 452328
 

Start date: September 2024

Hours: 28.75 hours per week
Monday to Friday: 8.45am – 3.15pm (with 45 minutes for lunch)

Purpose of the job:

To work under the instruction and guidance of the teacher/SENDCo to support a child in Reception class with an EHCP.

• To plan, resource and deliver ability-appropriate learning activities and experiences
• To complete observations and assessments of the pupil’s progress and development
• To liaise with school staff, parents and external agencies on a regular basis

Essentially, you will:

• Have at least NVQ Level 2 in teaching assistance or equivalent
• Have good, personal literacy/numeracy skills (GCSE English and mathematics or equivalent)
• Have experience of supporting and working with pupils who have SEND

Ideally, you will:

• Have skills in/experience of supporting children with social and emotional difficulties
• Have skills in/experience of speech and language programmes
   

For more information and an application form, please speak to Jo Wilson (Headteacher) or our office staff.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 2nd September 2024, with interviews being held soon after.

Please email to request an application form: recruitment@sj.lighthousefederation.com

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

From September 2022, all schools are required to conduct an online search for any shortlisted candidates, as part of the safer recruitment process. The person carrying out these checks will not be involved in carrying out interviews or making recruitment decisions.   

Please note that we will also begin to seek references if you are shortlisted for the role.   

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check along with relevant employment checks.