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SEND Learning Support Assistant
Required 4th Novemebr 2024 - or sooner if possible
31.25 hrs per week (8.30 a.m. to 3.15 p.m., Monday to Friday, term time only - this role includes 30 minutes Playleader duties at lunchtime)
This is a fixed term contract until August 2025 in the first instance, with the possibility of further extension.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team in EYFS. The role will involve working alongside the EYFS team and SENCo to support a small group of pupils to access their learning successfully.
The successful applicant will be someone who:
· Has an understanding of children in an educational setting and the ability to support them effectively.
· Has experience of supporting children with additional needs
· Has experience of the use of Makaton
· Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
· Is committed to achieving the best for every child.
· Is highly motivated, flexible and able to work well as part of a team.
Maths and English GCSE grade C (minimum) or equivalent are required
Visits to our school are recommended and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office for an appointment.
All applications must be made online please (via the Essex Jobs website), using the standard Essex application form. Please note that we do not accept CVs and that the application form must be completed in full as, unfortunately, we cannot consider incomplete applications. Please be aware that we may not be able to reply individually to every application and if you do not hear from us within seven days of the closing date, your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint sooner than the published dates if an appropriate candidate applies.
Myland Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance and medical clearance.