DBS0309/24 - Learning Support Assistant - Richardson Dees Primary School
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
17/04/2024
Advert End Date:
10/05/2024 12:00
Salary:
£19,793 - £20,147
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Richardson Dees Primary School High Street East Wallsend NE28 7RT
Further Information
At Richardson Dees, we value curiosity, independence and responsibility, courage and resilience, communication and collaboration. These are our Superpowers and are integral to the teaching and learning of our pupils.
We have an exciting opportunity at Richardson Dees for a Learning Support Assistant to join our school and support some of our SEND pupils either 1-2-1 or in small group work. The vacancie is available in EYFS, KS1 and KS2. The position is full-time and will be a fixed term contract for the academic year (Sep-24 – Jul-25)
The successful candidate will be a strong communicator who can demonstrate patience and empathy in dealing with pupils, be a team player and be prepared to commit to our school.
Duties will include:
- Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
- Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/ Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes.
- Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
- Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self esteem and independence.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have experience of working effectively with SEND pupils in a primary school setting
- Have a clear understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
- Work with challenging pupils in a safe and ordered way.
- Be committed to our Vision, Core Values and Superpowers.
For an application pack and full job description, please contact the School Business Manager, Janine White, on (0191) 263 8139 or email j.white@rdees.org.uk. School visits are available if required, contact the school office to arrange.
Please return your application form, Part C form and a covering letter to j.white@rdees.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 10th May 2024
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks as appropriate.