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Nurture Learning Support Assistant (Term-time only)

30hours per week, 8.30am to 3.20pm

Pay range: LGPS 4 £23114 (pro-rated actual amount £16,068)

Start: September 2024

Legra Academy Trust provides high quality, high impact early years, primary and secondary education in Essex. Working together, we make a huge impact on the lives and education of both our young people and staff. We are committed to providing professional development for both our staff and governors, in order to achieve sustainable improvement.

Do you have a passion to support children in their personal growth and development.

Are you interested in being part of their journey and possess the interpersonal skills to work with children affected by childhood adversity?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Primary Nurture Base, 'Elements' within Darlinghurst Academy.

Elements provides nurture care for a small number of children from local schools.

A maximum of 10 children would be within the base with placements for two-terms ahead of reintegration processes.

You will need a strong commitment to inclusive education and experience of working with vulnerable children.

If you are excited by this prospect, we look forward to your application.

Darlinghurst Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, online social media checks and satisfactory references. Darlinghurst Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment.

Closing Date for Applications:12th July 2024

Interviews week commencing:15th July 2024

Information about the School

Set in the heart of Leigh on Sea, our school prides itself on the ability to develop lively, imaginative and inquiring minds that thrive on creativity, questioning and discussion. We want all children to have the opportunity to fulfill their potential in all areas of their life so we work hard to instill self-confidence, resilience and independence along with sound moral British values. Our aim is to create a happy and successful learning community where everyone works towards excellence, with confidence, determination and respect for each other and their environment.