Learning Assistant

Are you an Outstanding Learning Assistant with experience of working in Reception?

We are very excited to announce that Kilnwood Vale Primary School will be opening in September 2019.

Due to our exciting development, we are now looking for an outstanding Learning Assistant to work in Reception in our brand new team, whilst being supported by GLF Schools. 

At Kilnwood Vale Primary School, we will pride ourselves on the relationships we have with our children, ensuring all children are known, valued and their individual needs recognised and met. We will carefully consider what knowledge and skills children will need to know in order to be successful in an ever-changing future and we will have high academic aspirations for all our children.

The individual will need to have proven experience working within Reception and have the passion and enthusiasm for children and their learning. The successful candidate will support the class teacher with their responsibility for the development and exceptional education of the children. SEN experience would also be an asset.

The successful candidate will also need to be able to work collaboratively and flexibly within our team, build good working relationships with both children and adults and demonstrate a respectful and caring attitude towards all our children, ensuring children learn in a safe, caring environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role, in a dedicated team of staff, to ensure the success of our pupils and build, mould and sustain a brand new school, fit for the community.  We offer excellent CPD opportunities and career development within our family of schools.

Ideal candidates will:

• Work well as part of a team, as well as being self-motivated and able to work independently

• Have the ability to enthuse and engage children in purposeful learning experiences

• Be passionate about the children’s learning & welfare

• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour 

This is an outstanding and rare opportunity to be part of a brand new school's development and to see your career grow as the school flourishes. 

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school and see our children and staff at work. Please contact Miss Jo Newton (Executive Head) via the Forge Wood Primary School office for more details. 01293 850651 info@forgewoodschool.org

Start date: September 2019

Closing date: 22nd May

Salary: £16,497 - £19,974 FTE £14,063 - £17,027 Pro Rata

Hours: 36 hours a week

Interviews: week commencing 3rd June

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we support applications from educators from diverse backgrounds and from educators seeking flexible working opportunities. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.