Learning Support Assistant

Friars Grove Primary School, Colchester
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Job Ref No. ECC2075-85S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Essex Pay Band Scale 3
Position Start Date: 07/01/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 01/12/2024 Midnight Date of Interviews: 9/12/2024 Shortlisting Starts:  02/12/2024

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Learning Support Assistant (including lunchtime LSA and class cover) - Part Time

Scale 3 points 5-6

Term Time 38 Weeks

30 hours 50 minutes per week

Working Pattern: 8.35am to 3.15pm Monday to Friday with ½ hour lunch

Actual salary £17272.84

To start January 2025

We are looking for a colleague who:

A flexible team player, who is experienced and confident in supporting and covering classes in the primary phase.
Confidence to cover classes in years 4-6 in particular, but able to adapt approaches for all year groups.
has experience working with children to support them to reach their full potential.
is confident to deal with social, emotional and behaviour issues, underpinning approaches on positive relationships and mutual respect.
provides good evidence that their knowledge and abilities are closely matched to the person specification.
is positive and flexible, warm and friendly with children, parents and colleagues.
has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
enjoys taking an active role in the work and development of the school.
is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of our children.

We work at Friar's Grove because…

We enjoy working in a friendly, committed team where wellbeing is a priority.
Being an inclusive school means that every day is different, and we enjoy celebrating academic success, positive behaviour and those breakthrough moments for individuals.
Everyone is valued and supported in their role, and we welcome new ideas and approaches.
We benefit from a supportive school community, and it is a pleasure to see children arrive in school every day with smiles on their faces.

Friar's Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS & references.

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Interviews will take place in person and candidates will be asked to plan and deliver a group activity and complete a written task.

Closing date: Sunday 1st December 2024 midnight

Interviews: Monday 9th December 2024

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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Contact Information

Kate Baker or Jo Claydon
Upland Drive, Colchester
Essex, CO4 0PZ
Telephone: 01206 843683
Email: admin@friarsgrove.essex.sch.uk

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