KS1 Learning Support Assistant
Warren Wood Primary School, Turnstone Road, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5XU
Job Title: KS1 Learning Support AssistantSalary: NJC Scale 2, FTE £24,027.00 - £24,404.00 pro rata is £15,274.58 - £15,514.25
Working Pattern: 27.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday Term time only, 08.45am to 3.15pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date & Shortlisting: Friday 21 March 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 26 March 2025
To Start: On or around 28 April 2025
REF: LSA Key Stage 1
We are offering an opportunity to join our inclusive and nurturing school. The successful candidate will have the prospect of supporting a child in the infants to recognise routines using visual aids, develop listening and attention skills, participate in adult led activities and support functional and play skills.On occasions you may be required to work with small groups of children, as directed by the class teacher.
At Warren Wood, our school motto is ‘Care, Courtesy and Consideration’. We believe that learning needs to be individual for all and aspirational for everyone. If you are experienced, ambitious, adaptable, and proactive and have the drive to nurture individual pupils, please do apply.
You will be our desirable candidate if you:
- are positively supportive about supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
- have understanding and have used supportive strategies such as visuals and Makaton
- have previous experience or training in phonics, early numeracy and literacy.
- have knowledge of the Early Learning Goals and steps a child needs to take in order to develop fully.
- are a nurturing and gentle person.
- thrive working in a friendly team with like-minded people.
- have a positive sense of humour and attitude.
- are a clear communicator with adults and children.
- are a positive role model to all.
- use your initiative.
- would like to make a difference within our warm and friendly setting.
Previous experience working with SEND children is essential as well as a desire to develop your own knowledge and skills.
A relevant Level 2/3 qualification in Childcare, Education or that of a TA would be advantageous but is not essential.
Visits are welcomed.
In return we can offer you a warm welcome, support and training to enable you to become part of the team. You will also achieve immense job satisfaction as you make a significant difference to the educational development of a child from our Warren Wood family.
Please telephone the school office on 0161 456 8171 where we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Otherwise, successful applicants will be invited to view the school at interview.
Additional hours working in the midday team are also available if required.Application forms are available to download here.
Completed application forms should be returned to the Headteacher at Warren Wood Primary School, Turnstone Road, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5XU or via email to admin@warrenwood.stockport.sch.uk NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT Friday 21 March 2025
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and clearance by the Criminal Records Bureau and references.
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