Job description
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
Learning Support Assistant
Start Date: September 2023
Contract Type: Part time (31.25 hours per week / 39 weeks per year), fixed term to 31 August 2024
Salary: Grade 3 SP 4 - 6 (FTE £23,114 - £23,893 / Actual £16,697 - £17,260 per annum)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Houldsworth Valley, where we are striving for excellence every day for every child. We are looking for an LSA to support us on this journey. The role will include one-to-one work, taking small groups and providing classroom support.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a positive attitude
- Have commitment to children’s learning
- Have a willingness to learn
- Be forward thinking
- Have experience of working with children
As part of the Unity Schools Partnership, we offer:
- a friendly and welcoming school
- a caring, team ethos where everyone is valued
- dedicated colleagues who enjoy working together as a team
- a supportive and driven leadership team
- significant training and development available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases
- an excellent and involved local governing body
If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application or to arrange a visit, you are welcome to contact Lisa Tweed, Executive Headteacher, on 01638 663214 or email [email protected].
Closing Date: 09:00 am, 21st June 2023
Interviews: 23rd June 2023
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.
In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.
Unity Schools Partnership, welcoming diversity.
CLOSING DATE
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