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Learner Support Assistant (SEND) and Lunchtime Supervisor (Maternity Cover)

Learner Support Assistant (SEND) and Lunchtime Supervisor (Maternity Cover)

North Town Primary School and Nursery

Somerset

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Salary:
Grade 13 Point 8, £20,493 pa FTE, £13,610 pa actual
Job type:
Part Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
6th December 2021
Apply by:
18 October 2021

Job overview

Contract type: Part-Time (29 hours and 35 minutes per week), Term Time Only (38 Weeks)

Contract terms: Fixed-term (Maternity Cover) Up to 1 year.

North Town Primary School, part of the Richard Huish Trust, are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable Learner Support Assistant (SEND) and Lunch Time Supervisor to ensure that the needs of pupils are met.

The successful candidate will support the class teacher by:

• Under the direction of the class teacher and local line managers, ensure that the needs of a pupil / pupils with SEND, including social communication needs and social and emotional needs are met.

• Delivering learning support to pupils through a range of approaches. 

• Supporting a pupil / pupils at lunchtimes in a range of ways.

Our school can offer:

• An opportunity for to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

• A supportive school community including children, parents, staff and governors.

• A welcoming and enthusiastic environment with a talented and dedicated staff team.

The successful candidates will:

• Have recent and relevant Leaner Support (Teaching Assistant) SEND experience.

• Have the knowledge and understanding to work with children with special educational needs.

• Be able to relate effectively with learners and adults.

• Be able to follow Individual Learning Plans (ILP) systematically.

Applications received that do not contain a fully completed application form will not be considered.

Interviews: Monday 1st November 2021

The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.

North Town Nursery is part of the Richard Huish Trust and 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. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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About North Town Primary School and Nursery

Thank you for your time and interest in North Town Primary School and Nursery. I have been lucky enough to be the head teacher at the school since April 2022 and feel very lucky and honoured to be leading the school.

North Town is a two-form entry town school which serves a wide community. We have over 430 children attending the school with another 50 children on roll at our nursery.

We have a committed and enthusiastic team of staff at the school who work together to ensure we can provide the best education possible and provide many opportunities for the children. The community are really supportive and onboard with everything we are aiming to achieve as a school. They know that the staff are approachable and work with us to ensure children progress.

The school leadership are ambitious with much experience to continue to improve the educational experience for all children. They work effectively as a team and work closely with all staff so that everyone at the school has a voice and feel listened to and that we are all working towards the same outcomes.

Staff are given opportunities to progress and develop in a caring and ambitious environment.

North Town Primary School and Nursery is part of The Richard Huish Trust. It is a Trust with a 6th form college, a secondary school and five primary schools. The schools work closely together in collaboration which has a positive impact on each setting.

We offer a creative curriculum built around core skills and emotional well-being. We strive to achieve success for all, regardless of ability.

If you are considering joining our team, please do take the time to visit so that I can give you a tour of the school and talk in greater depth about what we offer at North Town.

Best wishes,

Mark Braund

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