About the role
We are seeking an (ideally, experienced) Teaching and Learning Assistant - however, if you are inexperienced but can show flair and aptitude, we would be delighted to consider you too!
H1 (min) £23,656– H4 £25,183 (dependant on experience) Plus Fringe Pro Rata
Initially for 24 hours pw – with the possibility of extending to full-time as the need arises. This is a fixed-term and term-time only contract, linked to SEN and EHCP needs within the school.
Do you have the ability and passion to support children with a variety of needs, enabling independence, challenge and success? Ardeley St Lawrence is an inclusive school that aspires highly for all our learners.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed, and ideally, experienced colleague to join our successful learning support team as soon as possible.
You will need to be a good team player. There will be times when you will be working at the direction of the class teachers and SENDCo. However, you will also need to be able to work on your own initiative with a willingness to lead interventions. You must have the skill and confidence to assess the effectiveness of strategies used and the impact on learning and behaviour.
Applicants will ideally have previous experience of working with children, including those with SEND. You should be qualified to at least a Level 2 NVQ linked to Children’s Care or Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (or equivalent). This role also includes supporting our wrap-around care and lunchtime duty as needed. A strong background in SEND or willingness to learn about how to support high needs pupils would be preferred.
The successful applicant will:
Person Specification
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Flexibility is important to meet the varied needs of pupils.
• Ability to use modern technology.
• Ability to work in, and contribute to, a team.
We value our team and CPD is important to us. Therefore, all our staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities, as well as in performance management and development, as required by the school's policies and practices.
If you would like to make a real difference to our children in a very supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.
Ardeley St Lawrence is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to employment checks and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake a satisfactory disclosure.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint as soon as we receive suitable applications, so apply quickly for this sought after position. Starting date asap. Closing date 5pm,22nd September. Interviews will be held during the week beginning 29th September or sooner.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Heather in the School Office on 01438 861284 to arrange.
Please send your completed application form along with a covering letter of no more than 1 side of A4 to: head@ardeley.herts.sch.uk CVs will not be considered.
Thank you for your time.
Barbara Young
Head Teacher
Ardeley St Lawrence C of E Primary School and Nursery
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