SEN Learning Support Assistant and Midday Meals Supervisor

St Andrew’s C of E Primary School is looking for a positive, enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant / Mid-day Meals Supervisor to join a team committed to developing the whole child.

Learning for life means learning the skills and values we all need to lead happy fulfilling lives, both as children and adults. Therefore, we prioritise these things throughout our curriculum and put a very strong emphasis on the importance of staff and all children living out the values of the school throughout their everyday behaviours and actions.

Experience of working with children with SEN is highly desirable.

Salary:

LSA - WS Grade 3 point 3 (£24,027 pro rata)

MDMS - WS Grade 2 point 2 (£23,656 pro rata)

Contract Type: Permenant

Working Pattern:

LSA - 8.30am to 12pm and 1.15pm to 3.30pm (28.75 hrs)

MDMS - 12.30 to 12.45pm (3.75 hrs)

Term Time Only

Location: Nuthurst, Horsham RH13 6LH

Interviews: w/c 7th July

The successful candidate will:

• Support an individual pupil on a one-to-one basis, allowing them to access the curriculum within a mainstream class.
• Also support other children in the class, either one-to-one, or in small groups
• Have a positive attitude and be flexible to the demands of the job.
• Demonstrate the ability to use initiative.
• Be able to motivate, inspire and challenge children
• Be passionate about contributing to a culture of high expectations where everyone is valued and encouraged to succeed
• Be flexible, hard-working and highly organised
• Be a team player
• Have a minimum qualification of Grade C GCSE for Maths and English, or equivalent (NVQ Level 3 desirable)
• Be committed about raising standards and life chances for all children
• Work under the direction of the class teacher and Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo)

In return we can offer you:

• Polite, happy children who are eager to learn!
• A friendly and enthusiastic team of experienced and committed staff and Governors
• An exciting, well organised and supportive environment in which to work
• A strong commitment to your professional development, including external training

Visits to our school are encouraged; please email [email protected] or call 01403 891286, to arrange a mutually convenient time.

St Andrew's C of E Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to [email protected].

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on [email protected]/01403 891286

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00507.