Learning Support Assistant

One of our partner Primary Schools are looking for a full time Learning Support Assistant to join them 8^th January 2020 to support pupils who display challenging behaviour. The role will run until July 2020.

The school

The school has two main buildings housing the Nursery, Early Years and Key Stage Two pupils. Currently there are 320 pupils on roll and the nursery provides 27 places for each half day session. The school is surrounded by fabulous grounds and has magnificent views over the Vale of Glamorgan. The large fields offer a wonderful opportunity to enhance the children's learning by supporting aspects of the curriculum. The children have plenty of space to enjoy different sporting activities during the day and as part of the extensive after school clubs on offer. The school work hard to promote and foster a love of learning and encourage the pupils to strive to reach their full potential. Their aim is to nurture a caring and positive attitude in all our children, giving them the skills and opportunities to develop into successful young people. This is achieved through setting high expectations for everyone. 

The role

The school are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join a team of supportive staff on going who support pupils with challenging behaviour and SEMH (social, emotional and mental health).

They currently have 3 pupils within the class that require the full time support, the role can be challenging so the school are looking for someone who  ideally has previous experience working with children, this can also be as a sports coach or with a care background.

The successful candidate will also need to be patient, caring and resilient and be able to support the pupils on an academic level.

In order to be considered for the role you will need have (or willing to obtain) a child workforce DBS on the update service, register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) and provide two good or above references.

To express your interest in this role, please email your up to date CV along with a cover note.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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