Learning Support Assistant (in a new Additionally Resourced Provision)
Becontree Primary School
Barking and Dagenham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Scale 4
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1/9/2021
- Apply by:
- 28 June 2021
Job overview
Job title: Two Learning Support Assistants (in a new Additional Resourced Provision for children with Autism)
Salary: Scale 4
Contract type: 25 hours
Contract term: Permanent
Becontree is a friendly, inclusive and multicultural, two form entry primary school situated in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. We provide high quality education and care for children aged 3 to 11, with our school motto of “Respecting One Another” being central to all aspects of our work.
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint two motivated and highly effective Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join our hard working and supportive team. The successful candidate will initially work as an LSA in the ARP but as a member of the school’s support team, could work in mainstream classes at a later date. This is an exciting opportunity as we set up a brand-new provision for children with Autism that provides high quality teaching in a culture of nurture, challenge and support.
We pride ourselves on our high expectations and positive team ethos and welcome applications from passionate and hard-working staff who:
- are effective communicators;
- are strong team players who are committed to working in partnership with all members of our school community to raise standards;
- are highly effective and reflective practitioners, with experience of working with children with additional needs, particularly Autism;
- love learning and demonstrate a commitment to their own professional development.
Visits to our school are highly recommended and will be conducted in line with our school Covid-19 risk assessment.
For an application form, visit arrangements and any further details, please contact Paula Thornton, Business Manager, via the school office using the contact details provided above.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants. Checks will include an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing Date on: Monday 28th June 2021 (Midday)
Shortlisting on: Monday 28th June 2021
Interviews to take place on: Friday 2nd July 2021
Attached documents
About Becontree Primary School
Becontree Primary School is a mixed, non-denominational community primary school for three- to 11-year-olds, located in Dagenham, Essex. The school has capacity for just over 500 pupils and is operated by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
The school was established in October 1922 to meet the educational demand created by the construction of the Becontree housing estate.
Headteacher
Mrs M Ziane
Values and vision
Becontree Primary School believes in valuing the efforts of all pupils. It works to help everyone associated with the school to make a positive contribution and fulfil their educational potential.
The school’s motto is “Respecting one another”. Teachers strive to involve parents and carers fully through open dialogue, recognising their importance in their children’s education. Becontree Primary attaches great importance to pupil punctuality and attendance, holding parents accountable when children are late or unnecessarily absent.
Becontree Primary School encourages staff to take pride in the contribution they make to bettering children’s life chances. It hopes that those with a connection to Becontree will look back with a sense of pride in what they achieved and with a respect for themselves and others.
Ofsted report
“Pupils who are behind with their reading and numeracy skills when they start school catch up quickly and make good progress. Teaching and learning are good across the school and some of the teaching is outstanding.”
“Teachers have high expectations of pupils and deliver lessons that are interesting, enjoyable and help the pupils learn well.”
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