Learning Support Assistant (TA)

 JOHN PERRY PRIMARY SCHOOL

 Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (TA)

 Location: John Perry Primary School, Charles Road, Dagenham, RM10 8UR

E-mail: hr@johnperry.bardaglea.org.uk

Contract:        Permanent

Hours: 27.5 hours per week (5.5 hours per day) term time only

Salary:               Scale 4 (Points 7-10) £27,855-£29,139

Salary to be pro-rata based upon hours required

Start Date:      ASAP

John Perry Primary is a ‘Good’ 3-form entry school. We have an exciting, inclusive and aspirational curriculum with good pupil outcomes at the end of each Key Stage. We are seeking to appoint highly effective staff who are motivated and determined to make a real difference to our children’s lives. We aim to ensure that every child achieves and receives a broad and balanced education which fosters a love of learning. John Perry is a fully inclusive school with an Additional Resource Provision for autistic children across the primary age range.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and effective team player to join our team of LSAs to support the classroom teacher with their responsibility for the development and progress of all students, assist in the development of pupils’ learning and the provision of care and the management of students’ behaviour under the guidance of the teacher and Senior Leadership Team.

You will need to hold an NVQ 2 or above to apply and have recent and relevant experience. You will have high expectations of work and behaviour. You will be able to work effectively in a team and be flexible, as well as be able to show initiative.

We can offer:

Ø A diverse, supportive and forward-looking community of staff and Governing Body

Ø Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development

Ø A dynamic, dedicated and hardworking team committed to school improvement

Ø A pleasant working environment in a friendly, successful school

If you wish to apply for the post, please contact the above email address for an application pack.

Closing date:      Friday 10th May 2024 at 12:00.

Shortlisting:       Friday 10th May 2024

Interviews:         Tuesday 21st May 2024

Completed application forms must be returned to the following email address:

hr@johnperry.bardaglea.org.uk or delivered to the Admin Office, John Perry Primary School.

Please also note that we will only communicate further with applicants shortlisted for an interview.

Should you have any queries, please contact our School Business Manager, Mai-Anh Dien on 020 8270 4622 or email at hr@johnperry.bardaglea.org.uk

 This role will involve contact with, and responsibility for, children and will amount to ‘regulated activity’.

The school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants. Appointments are also subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance/DBS and social media checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure at Enhanced level, will be undertaken on all applicants. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age. The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview in order to assess their suitability to work with children."

John Perry Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.