[ref. f17788501] Learning Support Assistant - Kennet Valley Primary School
What skills and experience we're looking for
We would like to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work in our new SEMH/Autism unit.
School hours 8.30 am to 3.35 pm with 30 mins for lunch, 5 days a week. This post is term-time only to start as soon as possible. Hours per week - 32 hours and 55 minutes.
Our school is a positive place for both children and adults - where enjoyment of learning underpins all we do.
If you are someone who:
- is keen to help children succeed with learning
- is prepared to work 1:1 with pupils with Special Educational Needs
- is able to use their own initiative with tasks when required
- has a good level of competency with reading, writing and maths, as well as use a computer for a range of tasks
- wants to extend their own skills
- has a friendly open nature, who considers the needs of others within the team and is always willing to help
- has some experience of working in a school environment
…then we would very much like to hear from you!
The new unit will cater for small classes of children with Autism/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will work closely with teachers and the Unit Lead whilst still being part of the Kennet Valley Team.
What the school offers its staff
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, at the end of the day, by appointment. Please contact the office to make an appointment or request an application pack https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk or email office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk
Applications considered on receipt.
Kennet Valley Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and is in line with the guidance in KCSIE.
All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form.
Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks including online searches.
We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.