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1:1 Learning Support Assistant - Sherington Primary School

Job Introduction

Sherington Primary School

Wyndcliff Road, Charlton, London, SE7 7JP

Tel: 020 8858 5497

1:1 & small group Learning Support Assistant required for as soon as possible

Fixed term for 1 year (funding linked). Job share can be considered for the right candidates.

Sherington is a thriving and dynamic school. We believe that ‘character + academics’ is the goal of true education and deliver this through Positive Education and the PERMA model. By placing wellbeing at the heart of education, our pupils are encouraged to flourish – emotionally, socially, psychologically and academically. Sherington has a reputation for strong community support and high standards. If you would like to be part of our supportive team, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for a highly committed, outstanding Learning Support Assistant to work with children who are Autistic, have complex learning needs, medical needs such as epilepsy and who can present with challenging behaviour. The post holder will support these children across the school and in our school-based provision. The post holder will work for 32.5 hours per week (8:30am– 3:30pm), 39 weeks per year (term time plus one week).

We are also looking for someone to work with individual children in our after school club and therefore there is scope for longer hours.

Salary scale 2.3 £28,617 (FTE) actual £26,572

If you:

have experience of working in a busy classroom environment where no two days are the same
have experience of working with children with complex needs including autism and ADHD
have experience of working with children with epilepsy or other medical needs
have experience of working with children presenting with challenging behaviour
are organised and efficient
have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
are able to use your own initiative
have high expectations of self

We can offer you:

a friendly working environment
support and guidance
an inclusive school community
the opportunity for further professional development

Application packs can be downloaded from our website: www.sheringtonprimary.co.uk

Completed application forms should be sent to sao@sherington.greenwich.sch.uk or via the office addressed to Susie Healy.

Sherington Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and the successful candidates will be DBS checked prior to appointment among other pre-employment checks.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 12 noon on Friday 5th June

Interviews will be held on 15th June

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