Job Description

Learning Support Assistant 1:1

We are looking for an exceptional Learning Support Assistant (LSA) needed to start around mid February 2024. This role is starting from 6 hours a week, 09:00 - 12:00 Monday and Tuesday only, term time only. This contract will be on a fixed term basis ending 31st July 2027.

We are a small, village school at the heart of our local community in Great Yeldham. Our aspiration is for all pupils to be the best that they can be.

The school has a strong Christian ethos, which is guided by our core values of hope, respect, determination and kindness. We have strong links with St Andrews Church, an ambitious curriculum, a strong teaching team and fantastic children. St Andrew's is a friendly, supportive and positive place to be.

· Closing date: 12th April 2024

· Interview date: WKC 15th April 2024

· Band Scale 3, Point 5-6

· FTE: £23,500 - £23,893

· Actual starting salary: £3,186.64

Would you like to become part of our school family?

Successful candidates will:

· Be compassionate, kind and patient.

· Support children to be their best and believe they can make a difference in the world.

· Energetic and resourceful when needed but calm and consistent too.

· Believe in a wide, creative, engaging curriculum

· Be a team-player

We are looking for an exceptional LSA to support a KS2 child who needs someone to support him through his day.

In return we can offer:

· A supportive leadership team

· Pupils who enjoy learning and coming to school

· A caring, friendly, Christian ethos that aims to develop everyone to their full potential and where every person is valued;

· A school with a strong commitment to professional development.

If you think this is an opportunity for you, we would love to meet you. If you would like to arrange a visit to the school please call our office on 01787 237235. We can offer a friendly and warm environment in a school that celebrates each and every member of their community.

Please email any questions or your completed application form to lucy.taylor@dcvst.org.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the School

We are a small, village school at the heart of our local community in Great Yeldham. Our aspiration is for all pupils to be the best that they can be.

The school is underpinned by a strong Christian ethos, which in turn is guided by our core values of hope, respect, determination and kindness. We have strong links with St Andrew's Church and offer a daily act of Collective Worship.

We offer high quality teaching that ensures all pupils make progress. Teachers offer imaginative lessons and maintain high expectations. We work carefully to ensure we balance ambitious academic expectations with the development of well-rounded children with clear values. We are very proud of the pupils' positive attitudes to learning and high standards of behaviour.

We strongly welcome visits, please get in touch to arrange a viewing: 01787 237235