Learning Support Assistant - Early Years/Key Stage 1
31.25hrs per week term time only 8:30am - 3:15pm with an unpaid 30 min lunch break
Scale 3 Point 5 £23,500 f.t.e. - Actual salary £16,749

We are looking for a dedicated, talented and experienced practitioner to work as a Learning Support Assistant in our school and with our fabulous team.

Are you motivated to bring out the best in every child?
Is building strong and nurturing relationships central to your practice?
Are you motivated to bring out the best in every child?
Can you work within our distinctly Catholic ethos?
You must be flexible, with an ability to think on your feet and use your initiative.
You must have patience, empathy and a positive, can-do attitude. Holistic development is embraced across the school, therefore we are looking for an individual who is able to promote the physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual and social development of every child.

The successful candidate will have wide experience of working within Early Years and/or Key Stage 1 and be able to apply their knowledge and expertise to support the class teacher in creating an engaging environment which stimulates pupils' curiosity and interests, progress and development. Early Years qualifications, NVQs and/LSA qualifications or HLTA status is desirable.
A good standard of English and maths is essential. Also desirable is a First Aid qualification.

We are building a Trauma Perceptive Practice approach and place the highest value on inclusion and celebrating diversity.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS checks. Following safer recruitment procedures an appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical checks and enhanced DBS clearance.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. For more details please contact Mr. Parascandolo (Head Teacher) via the school office (01268 785741)
For an application form please visit the school website www.olorcps.net
Closing date: 4pm on Monday 11th November 2024
Interviews: w/c 18th November 2024
We reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date