Learning Support Assistant
Cuddington Croft Primary School
Sutton
- Expired
- Salary:
- Full-time equivalent: £16,497 - £19,974, Pro-rata for 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year: £11,599 - £14,044
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 3 November 2019
Job overview
Cuddington Croft Primary School are looking for a Learning Support Assistant. Monday to Friday, mornings and afternoons, term time only, timings to be discussed at interview.
Cuddington Croft Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant who will play a key role in individual and small group support for identified children with special educational needs, including medical needs. This will be a part time and temporary (subject to EHCP funding) contract.
Salary: FTE £16,497 - £19,974. Please note the successful candidate will have their salary pro-rata'd down, dependant on the number of hours agreed at interview.
The successful individual will support the class teacher in the teaching and welfare of the assigned individual, ensuring they attain the targets set for them.
Dealing with the behavioural, communication, social and emotional development of the child is integral to this role.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children that you are supporting.
- Able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour.
- Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team, including working closely with parents and outside agencies.
- Able to relate exceptionally well with children and to go that extra mile to help them achieve.
- Experienced in primary school environments.
- Experienced in how to observe and assess progression and attainment.
For those of you who are not familiar with the school, Cuddington Croft is a two-form entry primary school catering for 3 to 11 year olds, with just under 500 children on role. We are very well resourced having the benefit of an indoor swimming pool, a playing field and numerous IT and curriculum based resources.
We can offer:
- A friendly and approachable team of enthusiastic colleagues.
- Continuous development through our tailored CPD programme.
- A supportive ethos where your contributions will be valued.
- Job satisfaction.
- Recognition of previous school continuous service.
- An attractive working environment with excellent facilities, well behaved children and supportive families.
We would love you to come and visit us to get a better flavour for life at Cuddingon Croft and meet our wonderful children and friendly team! Please contact the school on 020 8642 4325 to arrange an appointment.
Closing date: Sunday 3rd November (midnight)
Interview date: Thursday 7th November
Start Date: ASAP
As a Trust, we support applications from educators from diverse background and from educators seeking flexible working opportunities.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview as soon as applications are received. We reserve the right to withdrawn this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response, therefore, we would recommend that 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.
Safeguarding Statement
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion
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About Cuddington Croft Primary School
Cuddington Croft is an all-through 2 Form Surrey Primary School for children aged 3-11 years, including the Nursery Unit. The school is situated in West Drive, Cheam, within a pleasant, residential area in the Borough of Epsom and Ewell. We are significantly oversubscribed due to the high standards our children achieve, the first-rate staff team, and very good OFSTED reports. The school is noted for its excellent SATs results, and regularly features in the top 10 Surrey Primary Schools, and occasionally in the top 200 schools within the country. The majority of children significantly exceed the nationally expected grades in both key stage 1 & 2.
Children at Cuddington Croft thrive in a caring and nurturing environment where our children are safe, happy and enjoy school. We aim to promote lifelong learning through an enriched curriculum, which also provides many extra - curricular opportunities in sport, drama productions and music. We are proud of our pupils’ exemplary behaviour and our SATs results . Cuddington Croft is a learning community, where staff are of the highest calibre and parents are encouraged to be active in school life.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
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