Learning Support Assistant - Primary
Cheadle Hulme Primary School
Cheadle Hulme
- £10.60 - £11.47 per hour
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- 37 hours week, Term Time Only + 1 week
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2022
- Apply by:
- 1 December 2021
Job overview
Hours : 37 hours per week, 09:30 - 17:30 Monday to Friday
Contract : Permanent, Term Time Only + 1 week
About Us
At Cheadle Hulme Primary School our mission is to prepare our children for a world we know and a world yet to be discovered.
The pupils are our most important consideration. Our school is a place where children feel safe and secure, valued and cared for. We provide opportunities for the pupils to develop independence, resilience and to work within a culture that embraces challenge for all. We believe children need to be fully engaged in the learning process so we provide an irresistible curriculum based on memorable experiences.
Cheadle Hulme Primary School is a dynamic and energetic environment in which to work and all staff bring exceptionally high levels of commitment to their day-to-day job. Teamwork is the bedrock of our culture and we all do whatever it takes to provide the very best possible education for our pupils.
Cheadle Hulme Primary School is a hugely oversubscribed, non-selective, non-denominational, two form entry Free School with a maximum class size of 30 pupils. We opened our doors in September 2018 with our founding reception cohort and Nursery. Two Reception classes are added each academic year and we will become a 420-pupil primary school from Reception to Year Six in September 2024.
Due to our continued expansion and the incredible success of our onsite Kids Club, we are now looking to appoint a pro-active and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Laurus Trust family, and to play a vital role in maintaining the high standards of the Trust.
Main Responsibilities
- Support the learning, personal development and inclusion of primary students.
- Provide high standards of care and play opportunities for all year groups.
- Provide supervision of pupils during the lunchtime period both in the dining area and during playground activities.
- Provide a range of suitable learning and play activities that will enhance teaching and learning.
- Provide in class support for pupils as directed by the relevant Teachers.
- Prepare and maintain learning resources and appropriate equipment, including those required for pupils with additional needs.
- Liaise with parents and carers and provide effective home-school communication.
- Act upon advice given from outside agencies and implement strategies to support pupils with additional needs.
- Ensure the safety of pupils at all times considering pupil ages, disability and behaviour.
- Assist in the day to day organisation, operation and risk assessments of the Kids Club including recording and monitoring the safe arrival and departure of children and young people in line with agreed policy.
- Support with the provision of snacks, encouraging independence at meal times and assist with general cleaning duties where required.
Key Skills & Experience
- You must possess an NVQ Level 2 or above in childcare/play work or relevant qualification and possess a GCSE’s in Maths and English (A* - C) or equivalent
- A sound knowledge and understanding of play with the ability to create opportunities for a range of ages and interests
- Experience working in a school environment would be advantageous
- Prior experience of working with primary children and/or children with additional needs would be highly advantageous
- An understanding of Early Years Framework is essential
Employee Benefits
We offer a wide range of employee benefits to all of our staff in return for their commitment to our schools, and to help contribute towards improving their well-being. These can be found in the Candidate Applicant Pack.
Applying to the Laurus Trust
If you want to work in a highly ambitious and successful school, and have the passion and commitment to join us at an exciting time of continuous progression and growth, then we would like to hear from you.
For more information about The Laurus Trust, or for further information relating to the role and the School you’re applying to, please download the Candidate Information Pack or visit https://www.laurustrust.co.uk/
Please note: an application form must be completed as CV’s will not be accepted. To complete an application form please click ‘Quick Apply’.
Disability Confident Committed
The Laurus Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities for all candidates. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we strongly encourage applications from all persons with a known disability, and we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview and given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talents and abilities.
If you would prefer to request a manual application pack, or should you require any additional support in completing your application, please feel free to contact us on 0161 549 7000 or via e-mail at; recruitment@laurustrust.co.uk
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st December 2021 at 9.00am
Interview Date: TBC – we reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date
The Laurus Trust and its affiliated schools are committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Attached documents
About Cheadle Hulme Primary School
- Cheadle Hulme Primary School
- Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme
- Cheshire
- SK8 5GB
- United Kingdom
Cheadle Hulme Primary School first opened in September 2018 and has been going from strength to strength ever since!
We are part of the Laurus Trust, a family of schools with a vision “for everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, to be inspired, to thrive in all environments, to recognise what it takes to succeed, to set aspirational goals and to work hard to achieve them.”
Cheadle Hulme Primary School is a hugely oversubscribed, non-selective, non-denominational, two form entry primary school with two classes in each year as well as a pre-school. We are co-located with our sister secondary, Laurus Cheadle Hulme High School.
In our very first Ofsted inspection in January 2023, Cheadle Hulme Primary School was judged Outstanding for the Personal Development of pupils and Early Years and Good overall.
‘The curriculum gives pupils the knowledge, skills and understanding to be confident learners in a wide range of subjects. Pupils achieve well.’ - Ofsted, 2023
At Cheadle Hulme Primary School we strongly believe that it is our responsibility to, "prepare our children for a world we know and a world yet to be discovered" and we do this through a broad, balanced and ambitious school curriculum.
As well as being unashamedly academic, Laurus schools focus on developing each pupil’s self-confidence and oracy skills. We inspire our pupils to broaden their horizons and to believe that ‘anything is possible’ because we understand that this is the key to post-education success.
Professional Development
We attach huge importance to continued Professional Learning and recognise that, in the exciting and ever-changing environment in which we work, we are all learners and are constantly looking for ways to improve our practice.
Our comprehensive programme of in-house Professional Learning comprises weekly pedagogy-based sessions, Further Professional Learning sessions, opportunities to coach and mentor and to engage in research.
Being part of a Multi Academy Trust enables our staff to collaborate across schools and phases. Not only does this broaden their experience, it opens up a wider range of leadership opportunities.
As a Trust we actively develop our teachers through accredited programmes such as National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) and many of our staff have completed study at Masters level.
To view the school's prospectus, please click here: Admissions - Cheadle Hulme Primary School
About the Laurus Trust
The Laurus Trust is a highly successful and growing multi-academy trust in the North West of England, with Cheadle Hulme High School (CHHS), the founder school, at its centre. Our vision is for everyone regardless of background or circumstance to be inspired, to thrive in all environments, to recognise what it takes to succeed, to set aspirational goals and to work hard to achieve them.
All our Laurus Schools are hugely oversubscribed and have a reputation, both locally and further afield, for outstanding teaching and learning through the relentless pursuit of excellence and the determination to ensure that every child succeeds. It’s important to us as an employer that our staff feel that we care about them at work. 97% agree that we do!
At the Laurus Trust, it is not just about what we do but also about how we do it. We are seeking individuals who are able to demonstrate our core behaviours which set out the expectations we have of our staff.
The Laurus Trust is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of individual background or circumstance.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we strongly encourage applications from all persons with a known disability, and we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants, that meet the minimum criteria for a role, will be offered an interview and given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talents and abilities.
The Laurus Trust and its affiliated schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including online checks and the disclosure of criminal records. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
To view our Safeguarding Policy, please click here.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.