Job Description
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About the role:
Mildmay Primary School is a deaf friendly school with a well-established resource provision for deaf children. We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and approachable specialist Learning Support Assistant, to support our deaf children in school. The successful candidate will ideally be a qualified signer and an excellent communicator with experience of working within a school. They will be able to strike the right balance between meeting the communication and learning needs of deaf children and facilitating their independence to ensure a fulfilling school experience. They will have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a specialist team within a mainstream school and to liaise with other, external professionals.
The candidate must have BSL Level 2+ (or BSL1 and willingness to undertake BS2)
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills within deaf education as part of cohesive and friendly team where everyone makes a difference and is valued.
Visits to the school are warmly welcome.
Work Schedule:
30 Hours per week, Term Time plus 5 inset days
Permanent
How to Apply:
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Mildmay Primary School.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to admin@mildmayprimary.org
Closing Date: Friday 6th December 2024, at Midnight
Interview Date: 11th December 2024
Further details are available from:
t: 01245250021
e: admin@mildmayprimary.org
w: mildmayprimary.org
Information about the School
Mildmay Primary School is the result of a merger between the two long-standing and successful Mildmay schools that have provided primary education to the community for over 50 years. We intend to provide the highest quality educational experience in the area for children aged 3-11 years in order that, for generations to come, children can look back at their time at Mildmay with fondness, pride and happy memories; much like the generations who have gone before.
Mildmay Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.