Behaviour Learning Support Assistant SEND
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Permanent)
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
27/02/2025
Advert End Date:
31/03/2025 12:00
Salary:
£27,269 - £30,060 pro rata
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Walworth School Bluebell Way, Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham, DL5 7LP
Further Information
Behaviour Learning Support Assistant SEND
Grade 6 £27,269 - £30,060 pro rata
Full Time, Term Time Only + 2 Weeks
Permanent
Start date to be confirmed
The Governors of Walworth Primary School are seeking to appoint high-quality, enthusiastic and motivated learning support assistants. We are looking for someone who:-
• Has experience of supporting children with complex Social Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Has experience of working with individual and groups of children as well as supporting in class.
• Shows enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to the role and the school as a whole.
• Has high expectations and a drive to succeed.
• Has the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrates excellent relational and behaviour management skills
• Is highly organised and has good time management skills
• Demonstrates good English and Mathematics skills
• Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave.
For example:
Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.
Completed application forms should be returned to the school.
Closing date: Monday 31st March 2025 at 12 noon
Interview date: TBC
Walworth School
Bluebell Way ,
Newton Aycliffe,
Co Durham,
DL5 7LP
Tel: 01325 300194
Email: j.thompson428@walworth.durham.sch.uk
Website: https://www.walworth.durham.sch.uk/