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We are thrilled that you are considering the opportunity to join Ardleigh St Mary's CofE Primary Academy as a Learning Support Assistant.
At Ardleigh St Mary's, we are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant who can meet the requirements of the Teaching Assistant Standards. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to support the learning needs of pupils across the school, in line with the School vision and values, and Canonium Learning Trust's purpose and principles.
The role is offered on a part-time permanent basis working 31 hours and 40 minutes per day Monday to Friday over 39 weeks per year.
The actual salary for this role is£18,191.12 per annum.
We are a close-knit school community situated in the heart of the beautiful village of Ardleigh, Essex. The successful candidate will find themselves working with a fantastic team of passionate educators and support staff, all committed to delivering the best outcomes for our children.
We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully welcoming you to our team.
Information about the School
Ardleigh St Mary's Primary Academy, part of Canonium Learning Trust, is a small village primary Church of England school located between Manningtree and Colchester.
Influenced by the Church of England's vision to educate for 'life in all its fullness' (John 10:10), our focus on wisdom prioritises the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, moral and social development of our children. We aim to inspire wisdom with a golden thread of deep knowledge, critical thinking, strong communication and exciting learning opportunities running consistently throughout our curriculum.
Ultimately, we want our pupils to leave our academy as knowledgeable, thoughtful and articulate individuals, who are equipped with the cultural capital to thrive in our evolving world and society. By working together, we ensure our pupils are supported and challenge to nurture a keen mind, a willingness to question and the ability to make right choices, so that they are prepared for secondary school and beyond.
As a proud Church of England school, our vision and all that we do is underpinned by our core and Christian values:
Respect and reverence – we have regard for the feelings, wishes and rights of others
Caring and compassion – we display kindness and concern for others
Cooperation and service – we work together
Perseverance and endurance – we keep going until we achieve success
Honesty and virtue – we tell the truth
Responsibility and trust – we are accountable for all our actions
Our staff team and I would be delighted to welcome you and look forward to sharing what makes our school unique.
Lois Osborne, CEO