ARP Specialist LSA/ TA

LSA/ Teaching Assistants Vacancies for our Autism Resource Provision TA Level 2 Scale 4 or Level 3 Scale 5, depending upon experience

8.30-3.30 full time / half hour lunch. FULL TIME ONLY.

Term Time only

 Queensbridge Primary is a happy, Ofsted outstanding, thriving two-form entry school. .

 We are looking to appoint a full time strong, enthusiastic, committed and creative Learning Support Assistant for 5 days a week 8.30-3.30 half hour lunch 32.5 hour week.

This is to work with children with complex needs with ASD experience on a fixed term contract until 31 August 2025, term time only. All of our LSAs are expected to be flexible in their approach and do general classroom assistance as well. You must have excellent attendance as working with children with complex needs requires stability in support.

You must have GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) qualification to apply.

The post is to start ASAP for a Fixed Term period ending 31 August 2025 subject to a three and five month probation review. The positions may extend immediately if additional funding is secured.

The LSA will be required to work flexibly taking direction from the class teachers and SENCO in planning and administering the curriculum and following a specialist programme, in these cases for a child needing emotional and regulatory support, specific language difficulties and significant complex needs.

Candidates must be able to carry out and write up necessary observations to inform and evaluate the child’s needs- you will need to pass a literacy test. They must be experienced classroom practitioners proactive in dealing with either Early Years or more challenging older children- state your strength. They must have proven experience and be willing to come in and support the child as part of the interview process.

Candidates must be able to use their own initiative and have a good standard of written English. We are able to offer a friendly, supportive staff with great professional development and career opportunities. Our children are culturally diverse, well mannered and eager to learn.

For more information or to arrange a visit please contact the school. Supporting statements should indicate your previous experience if any and the experience you have had including why you want to work here at Queensbridge.

Visits to the school are highly encouraged.

Please

download an application form and send back electronically to

sbailey@queensbridge.hackney.sch.uk

Sunday 2 June 2024           Closing date 4pm

Friday 7 June 2024             Interviews        

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexuality or age.