Job Description

Crays Hill Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEND Learning Support Assistant to join the team as soon as possible.

The position is for 32.5 hours per week working 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday (includes a 30 min break). Term time only for 39 weeks per year (including 5x Inset days).

Salary Scale 3 to 4 (Range 5-8) Actual Salary £19,199 to £19,797 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. (includes paid annual leave which must be taken during school closure periods).

Applications close: 12th December 2024 at Midday. Interview date: Week commencing 16th December 2024.

School

Crays Hill Primary School is located on London Road, Crays Hill. We are one of the ten schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

We are seeking to appoint a flexible, resilient, hardworking LSA to support pupils' targeted learning through 1:1, small group and whole class. The position also includes supervising pupils during breakfast and lunchtimes.

The successful candidate will:

· have good knowledge and experience of how to positively support children with a range of learning needs, behaviour and SEN needs.

· be willing to work with EYFS, KS1 and KS2 pupils and be flexible to support any age group

· be willing to work 1:1, in small groups and supporting whole classes with challenging behaviour and a broad range of SEN learning requirements.

· be an effective written and verbal communicator who can liaise with a range of stakeholders.

· be willing to teach a daily RWInc group (training provided)

· be kind, passionate and have a therapeutic approach for helping children solve problems and learn in a happy environment

· be creative and enthusiastic with the ability to look upon demands as an opportunity to be positive and inspirational

· believe in inclusion, diversity and access the right of each pupil to maximise their potential whatever their needs and abilities

We can offer you:

· the opportunity to teach and be trained in RWInc

· a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff

· access to our Employee Assistance Programme for all staff and their families

· access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

· a commitment to continued professional development

Berlesduna Academy is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.

Application

We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting Anthea Yorston on 01268 521914 or by emailing applications@crayshill.essex.sch.uk. Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

Crays Hill Primary School is located on London Road, Crays Hill. We are one of the eight schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.