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Learning Support Assistant
Scale 3 (c.£15,371)
Permanent
5 days per week 8.45am - 2.45pm
To commence ASAP
Larkrise Primary School is part of The Eveleigh LINK Academy Trust and is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and capable learning support assistant who will have a positive impact on the children that they work with. Previous experience is desirable but not essential. You will be joining a team of hard working, friendly and adaptable LSAs working under the direction of class teachers supporting in lessons and running interventions.
We are seeking to appoint an LSA to work with pupils across the school to deliver interventions. These could be in a number of areas, including cognition, social interaction, and speech, language and communication, maths, reading and writing. Suitable candidates will be able to interact with a wide range of children and use their own interpersonal skills to encourage the most from the children they work with. The role will also require you to supervise children at playtime and lunchtimes on the playground.
Suitable candidates will need to be able to work as part of a team and be able to liaise with other members of staff. The successful applicant will be organised with good communication skills, able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility, and understand the professional nature of the role.
Qualifications: good numeracy and literacy skills - (GCSE or equivalent in English and maths are highly desirable).
Visits are warmly welcomed. If you are interested, please contact the school office either on 01245 471 654 or by email admin@larkrise.essex.sch.uk and the Headteacher will arrange a suitable time for an informal chat.
Closing date: Thursday 23rd January at midday
Interview date: 31st January 2025