Learning Support Assistant - Winslow, United Kingdom - Buckinghamshire Council

Buckinghamshire Council

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Winslow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Reference number
BUC11283

Contract type
Permanent

Working hours
Full Time

Level of DBS check required
Enhanced with Barred List

Date posted
17 Mar 2024, 11 p.m.

Application deadline
30 Jun 2024

Overview:

Are you someone who can make a difference to a child's learning? Are you dynamic and resourceful? Are you committed to developing self-confident and independent children?

Winslow CofE School is looking for a term time Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and friendly school community, where pupils are keen to learn and develop.

Term time only

Salary Type:
Bucks pay

Salary details:
£20,297-£21,223 pa (£13,801 - £14,431) pro rata

Contract type:
Permanent

Hours:30.42 hours per week (5 days), 8.40am-3.15pm

Closing date:30/06/2024 00:00

Interviews to be held:
To be decided

About us:

Winslow Church of England School is a popular two form entry primary school in the centre of Winslow although we also welcome children from surrounding villages.

We aim for nothing short of outstanding outcomes for all pupils, whilst concentrating on the individual, encouraging and nurturing personal interests and giving the time to discover individual gifts.

We aim to create a learning environment and establish a love of learning so that pupils gain an enthusiasm for learning that remains throughout life.

About the role:

We are looking to recruit an LSA who can build excellent relationships with our children

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the vision and values of the school
Supporting the class teacher and working closely with them to deliver learning
Preparing the classroom and associated area ready for use
Assisting with the general management of children and resources
Working with children on specific activities
Supervising children at break and lunch
Fostering supportive relationships with the children within the school

Building a rapport with our children to support them with all aspects of school life is essential. At the heart of everything we do is a desire to make a real difference to our children's lives.

About you:

A good level of English and Maths
Sensitivity and understanding to build good relationships with our children
Excellent verbal and written skills
An active listener who is proactive and compassionate in their work
Good interpersonal skills to build a rapport with our children
Experience of working with children in a learning environment
The flexibility to work in partnership with all staff

Other information:

Tel No:

To promote a safe environment for pupils, our selection and recruitment policy includes all checks on staff and regular volunteers' suitability, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks, as recommended by Buckinghamshire County Council in accordance with current legislation.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

All unspent cautions and convictions cautions:

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All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance
, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance
or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance** (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').