Children's Learning Assistant

Children’s Learning Assistant

1 year fixed term contract, Term Time Only +1 week (39 weeks), 30 hours per week

Grade 4, SCP 4 – 9, Pro Rata £16,799.87 - £18,364.30 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to the post of Children’s Learning Assistant, supporting pupils with varying educational needs and join our hardworking team here at Alfred Salter Primary School. We are looking for someone to join our Phase 1 (Early Years) or Year 2 teams in September 2022.

The position requires someone who:

• Can work collaboratively with other staff members to raise standards in attainment

• Is caring and patient and able to cater for the individual needs of the child - social, emotional, communication and language support

• Can support appropriate access to learning

• Is capable of working in partnership with teachers and parents

• Has high expectations of children's attainment and behaviour

• Is hard-working, flexible and a good team player

• Is a graduate and has long-term aspirations to become a class teacher 

We can offer: 

• A school community in Zone 2 with great transport links and in the heart of Canada Water’s regeneration area

• A bespoke continued professional development offer for all staff

• A warm and friendly staff team

• Potential, future opportunities to work with teacher training partners

• A nurturing and wellbeing focussed school

If you share our values and are committed to ensuring that children get the best possible education, then we would like to hear from you! For an informal chat and to arrange a visit please contact the Deputy Headteacher, Adam Bridle on 020 7252 3676.

Please send completed applications by the deadline to recruitment@alfredsalter.com. 

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received and therefore interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

Closing Deadline: Tuesday 12th July 2022

Alfred Salter Primary School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).