Two Fixed Term 1:1 Learning Support Assistant
Merrydale Junior Primary School
Salary: Grade 5 Pay Point 7-8 (Actual Salary Approximately of £16,018) * Pending Support Staff Pay Award Uplift*
Hours: 27.5 hours per week and 39 weeks per year. ( 38 weeks per year plus additional week including INSET days)
Contract Type: Fixed term post until August 2027. ( Last day of academic year)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:45 -15:15, with one hour unpaid lunch break
Please contact the Chloe Allen for assistance via email at callen@dsatbadgerbrook.org . Thank You.
About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing? Merrydale Junior School is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Learning Support Assistants to work alongside our dedicated teaching team. You will play a key role in fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, ensuring all pupils can reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- To work under the supervision of a teacher to provide care and encouragement to children and young people with disabilities or special educational needs, supporting them to participate in activities and liaising, if required, with parents / carers / other professionals as appropriate.
- To work under the direct supervision of a teacher to carry out planned learning activities to meet the specific needs of designated children, either individually or in small groups, providing feedback on their engagement in activities and their achievement of the desired learning objectives.
- To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, including contributing ideas and suggestions to support planning, to meet their development needs.
- To observe and feed back to the teacher on pupil performance and behaviour, taking action as appropriate in line with relevant school policies.
Qualifications
- NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent OR Able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 2 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post.
- Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/literacy
Experience
- Experience of supporting teaching and learning in a formal setting
Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of child protection and health and safety procedures.
- Ability and willingness to undertake professional development.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Empathy with children and young people.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Professional Growth & Support
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
- Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
- Highly committed and motivated Team.
- A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
- A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.
Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits
- Flexible working options.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
- Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
- Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
- Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.
- Free childcare.
Additional Perks
- Free parking.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Gym discounts.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Dental support.
- Retail discounts.
- Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.
Equal Opportunities & Accessibility
We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.
Apply Now
Apply today if you are ready to make a difference in children’s lives!
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