Learning Support Assistant (1:1 SEN) - Fixed Term until 31/08/2023

 Alton Park Junior School

Learning Support Assistant (1:1 SEN)

Pay Range: Local Government Pay Scale 3 Point 4-5

Actual Salary from £8,380 - £8,533

Start Date: 9th January 2023

End Date: 31st August 2023

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to work in partnership with class teachers to support learning in line with the national curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures.

The individual appointed in this role will be working with a child with additional needs in lower Key Stage 2.

This role is 17.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only), on a fixed term contract until 31/08/2023.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Working with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff
• Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the teacher adjusting activities according to pupils’ responses as appropriate.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils supported.
• Support pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills
• Support the use of ICT in the classroom and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies and help keep pupils on task

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

• Successful experience working with children in a school/early years environment
• Educated to NVQ Level 2 in learning support/early years, NNEB or equivalent qualification/experience
• Basic knowledge of First Aid and understanding of the School
• Literacy Good reading and writing skills
• Numeracy Good numeracy skills

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Alton Park Junior School?

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
• Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms

 Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:

https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l1fa5dnbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybS58Mzl8MzUxMTg3fDF8fEZhbHNlfDIxMjJ8MTkyMTY1NXww?i=D1zzL6Qh6xM%3d

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

• Closing date: Midday, Monday 12th December 2022
• Shortlisting date: Monday 12th December 2022
• Interviewing date: Thursday 15th December 2022

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.