SEND Learning Assistant (Key Stage One)

SEND Learning Assistant (Key Stage One)

Ref: 17-18/MAM/005

Fixed Term until 25 July 2017

32.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks)

£15,807 - £16,491 (£11,815 – £13,284 pro rata)

Closing Date: 1 November 2017 at noon

We are seeking an positive and calm Learning Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Key Stage One at the Mansfield Primary Academy.

Working under the direction of the Class Teacher, you will promote development and learning, and will help to ensure full participation. This will include working with small groups and on a one to one basis.

You should:

• have a range of behaviour management strategies and teaching skills
• be well organised and have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• be able to inspire and engage children
• possess excellent communication skills at all levels in order to be able to liaise effectively with parent/carers and outside agencies
• preferably have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• have knowledge of the Key Stage One curriculum 

Previous experience of working in a similar role or in a school setting as well as holding a First Aid certificate would be advantageous.

The Mansfield Primary Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust, offers a fantastic working environment and extensive benefits for staff including a generous pension scheme, no claims bonus protection scheme, tax efficient child care vouchers and continuous.  As this role is only required to work in term time only, it also offers the opportunity for a great work-life balance. Continuous service will be honoured for candidates moving from local authorities. 

If you have a friendly and helpful outlook and enjoy working with both adults and children, we want to hear from you. 

For information and an application form, please visit our website.

http://www.greenwoodacademies.org/mam/004   

Alternatively, call our Recruitment Line on 0115 748 3344

Complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form:

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/gatequalops17-18 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.