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Learning Support Assistant

College
St Martin's C of E Schools (Epsom)
Location
Epsom, Surrey
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Term Time
Salary
£11,076 - £14,785 per annum Pro Rata
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
9th February 2023 11:59 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1305640
Job Reference
LSA_Feb2023
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1305640

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning at St Martin's C of E Schools in Epsom.

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Learning Support Assistant (LSA) who has experience of working with children who have physical needs to help develop and maintain their fine and gross motor skills across the curriculum. The LSA will provide specific support for a child and be prepared to work with other children (1:1 or in small groups) on specific areas of need.

FOR THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED:

  • Experience working within an education setting (Highly Desirable)
  • Level 3 Qualification within Early Years or as a Teaching Assistant/ Practitioner (Highly Desirable)
  • School based references from the last 2 years (Desirable)
  • A DBS on the update service or happy to complete a new one

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

  • GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
  • previous childcare experience.
  • a proven ability to work on their own initiative.
  • a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
  • the ability to use relevant technology/equipment.
  • a can-do attitude.
  • flexible and a team player.

The role is term-time only (39 weeks per year) for 5 days: 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday 08:45 to 15:30 (including 45 mins unpaid break)

4 days will be considered: 24 hours per week - days to include Tuesdays and Fridays 08:45 to 15:30 (including 45 mins unpaid break)

Please state on your application whether you are applying for 4 or 5 days

Salary - Surrey PS3 range (FTE £19,313 - £20,257)

  • 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, £13,846 - £14,785 per annum Pro Rata
  • 24 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, £11,076 - £11,828 per annum Pro Rata

We offer an exciting and challenging environment, a dedicated, hardworking and supportive staff team and excellent opportunities and commitment to staff professional development.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged via our Admin Manager, Emma Dennis.

We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date. We would therefore recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.

References may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/ interviews have taken place.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Monday 20 February 2023, with interviews planned for week commencing 27 February 2023

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Safeguarding Statement:

St Martin's C of E Schools (Epsom) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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