Learning Support Assistant
Wheatfield Primary School
Wokingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Please see advert
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 25 June 2019
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to support children across KS1 and KS2 at Windmill and Wheatfield Primary Schools.
32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 Inset days, 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday
Permanent and fixed-term contracts starting Tuesday 3rd September 2019
Pro rata salary is £12,695 pa based on £16,497 FTE (Pay award pending)
Windmill and Wheatfield schools are growing schools – we add a year group each September until we are full to capacity in September 2020.
We are currently seeking talented individuals who share our vision of high aspirations, outstanding achievement and passion for learning. We tailor learning for each child, providing full access to the curriculum.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience of delivering and assisting in the evaluation of agreed learning programmes and interventions.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the ability and skills to:
- develop positive relationships with children to enhance their learning and social skills
- explain tasks simply and clearly
- provide appropriate levels of attention, reassurance and support with learning tasks
- positively promote inclusion and have high expectations for all children
- work collaboratively with staff, both at school level and within the GLF Trust family of schools
We can offer you:
- a highly supportive, friendly team and a rewarding work environment
- well behaved, enthusiastic and motivated children
- excellent professional development opportunities to support your career pathway
- the opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment within GLF Schools
Applicants are encouraged to visit one or both of our schools; please contact either school office. Telephone Windmill: 0118 902 9123 Telephone Wheatfield: 0118 989 6950.
Closing date: Wednesday 26th June at 9.00am
Interviews: Monday 1st July 2019
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
Attached documents
About Wheatfield Primary School
- Wheatfield Primary School
- Woodward Close, Winnersh, Wokingham
- Berkshire
- RG41 5UU
- United Kingdom
Wheatfield Primary School, part of GLF Schools, opened its doors in September 2014 and lies in the heart of the community serving pupils and families in the Winnersh area of Wokingham. We believe in developing the individual child through excellent learning and teaching and offering a rich and diverse curriculum to engage and motivate all. We have excellent facilities to support our curriculum and the overall experience of each child.
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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