Learning Support Assistant in Egham

Salary: Pay Range 3.2, Actual Salary £14,827.00 / 39 weeks per annum (FTE £24,330.00)

Hours and days of work: 4 days per week to include Mondays and Tuesdays from 08:30am (8.20am start on Mondays) to 3.20pm with a 30 min unpaid break (25.5 hours per week), St. Cuthbert’s School Term time plus 5 INSET days.

About us: St. Cuthbert’s is a happy and successful, single form entry, Catholic Primary School in Englefield Green (Egham). We aim to develop the Whole Child; our intent is to challenge all our children to develop their own unique spiritual, moral, intellectual, creative and physical potential. We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support learning both in the classroom and over lunchtimes. Our School is full of enthusiastic, friendly and polite children who have a desire for learning. We are a happy, caring and compassionate Catholic community where each child’s gifts are developed to the full and the foundations for lifelong learning are laid down. We are fully inclusive and nurture the needs of every child. We create a welcoming environment that helps children develop a love for learning. We seek to inspire our children with a Creative Curriculum, with specialist teachers in PE, French and Music. The school community has a relentless desire for continuous improvement and to offering the best possible educational opportunities for our children so that every child can achieve their best. Visits to school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the School Office to arrange an appointment.

About you:

• Are committed to developing the Catholic ethos of the school and ensuring that pupils achieve their potential.
• Are patient and care for children.
• Are excited and enthusiastic about learning.
• Are passionate about the education of all children.
• Can inspire and motivate children and are committed to raising standards through example and innovation.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a dedicated team.
• Are enthusiastic, creative and resilient and understands how to make learning fun for children.
• Have good spoken English.
• Have good English, Math and ICT skills (Min GCSE English & Maths or equivalent).
• Are flexible and resilient in their approach with children.
• Will be required to keep records and advise teachers of any issues which may arise during the sessions.
• Will be required to provide lunchtime cover.
• Will be required to attend relevant training.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience of working with children and young people is essential.
• Have good spoken English.
• Have good English, Math and ICT skills (Min GCSE English & Maths or equivalent).
• Min GCSE in English and Maths.

Benefits: The closing date is a guide only and interviews will be arranged for shortlisted candidates upon application and to start ASAP once all pre-employment checks are complete and Safeguarding checks have been approved. Early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time during the recruitment process.