Learning Support Assistant and Lead Nurture/THRIVE Practitioner

Salary: £21,968 pro rata (Grade 14 Point 6 of the Support Staff Pay scale)

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Thursday 8th June 2023 at 9:00 with interviews scheduled for Thursday 15th June 2023.

Start date: September 2023

Nerrols Primary School is a new school which opened in September 2019. As the school continues to grow, we are looking to appoint a dedicated and skilled Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support children across the school, including pupils with SEMH needs. The hours for this post are 08:45 to 15:15 Monday to Friday. This post presents a unique and exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to play an important role in supporting children in class as an LSA and also being afforded the time to lead and develop our Nurture and THRIVE provision to support social, emotional and wellbeing needs.

We are looking for candidates who are:

·        Committed to inclusive provision and ensuring every child reaches their full potential

·        Understanding and dedicated to making a difference to the children in our care

·        Experienced working with children with complex needs including social, emotional, well-being needs.

We can offer you:

·        A caring, supportive and energetic team. 

·        An opportunity to make a difference to the lives of young people.   

·        A dedicated and supportive working environment.   

·        Genuine opportunities for career development and progression within the Trust

General information and benefits:      

Permanent, 30 hours per week, 8.45am-3.15pm Monday - Friday (with 1/2hour lunch break each day), term-time only.   Excellent benefits including a Career Average Pension scheme (LGPS), Employee Assistance Programme, Free Flu Vaccinations & Cycle to Work Scheme.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office on 01823 792655 or office@nr.huish.education to arrange a visit.

The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary. Nerrols Primary School 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. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.