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Job Ref No. ECC8822001-103S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: LSA Level 4 Point 4-7 & MDA Level 3 Points 3-5
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 11/12/2024 Midday Date of Interviews: Tuesday 17th December 2024  

Job Description

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Vacancy Position

Learning Support Assistant With Mid-day duty

Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2025

Location

Porters Grange Primary School & Nursery, Lancaster Gardens, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 2NS

Salary

LSA Level 4 Points 4 to 7 £24,404 to £25,584 pro rata (actual salary £13,932 to £14,606) per annum

MDA Level 3 Points 3 to 5 £24,027 to £24,790 pro rata (actual salary £2,983 to £3,078) per annum

Hours

LSA - 27 hours and 55 minutes per week (8:30 to 15:40, with 30 mins unpaid lunch break - 24.92), Term Time only

MDA - 5 hours and 25 minutes per week (12:10 to 13:15 - 5.42), Term Time only

Start Date

ASAP

About The Role

Do you want to be part of a successful team making a real difference to children? Our dedicated staff provide positive and creative learning opportunities in an environment which promotes curiosity, enjoyment and a thirst for challenge. Children at Porters make very good progress due to our commitment to excellence and care.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic person to join our successful team, supporting pupils learning initially in our younger year groups; in the classroom setting, in small groups and through 1:1 support.

Initially this role is likely to support our children in Dolphin Bay, so experience and enthusiasm to work with pupils with a range of SEND would be desirable.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Experience of supporting pupils in primary schools

  • Experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND
  • Relevant NVQ level 2 or above
  • GCSE A-C/equivalent in English and Maths
  • A caring, patient nature
  • The ability to be flexible
  • The ability to work well within a team and independently

As part of Portico Academy Trust, Porters Grange Primary School can offer you:

  • A friendly and supportive atmosphere where everyone is valued and everyone matters
  • A nurturing environment with wonderful children who want to learn
  • High quality professional development
  • Opportunities for cross phase work
  • Support and collaboration across our Trust
  • A well-resourced school

Please don't take our word for it. Come and arrange a visit to see for yourself. We would love to show you our children at work

For further details or an application pack, please contact Rebecca Sanderson, Director of HR, Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB

Telephone: 01702 987890

Email:recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your relevant experience.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

Closing date:Wednesday 11th December, Midday

Interviews:Tuesday 17th December 2024

Application Documents

Support Staff Application Form

LSA Job Description and Person Specification

MDA Job Description and Person Specification

Application Email

Email:recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

Information about the School

Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery is part of Portico Academy Trust.

Portico Academy Trust aspires to be at the heart of the local communities it serves. We aim to deliver to local families an excellent primary education and create new opportunities for our pupils.

Set in the heart of the community, Porters Grange Primary School offers a welcoming environment that provides a rich curriculum, where children can enjoy learning and where achievement in all aspects of life is celebrated.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Information about the school

Contact Information

Rebecca Sanderson
Porters Grange Primary School & Nursery
Part of Portico Academy Trust
Lancaster Gardens, Southend-on-Sea
Essex, SS1 2NS
Telephone: 01702 987890
Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

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