About the job

Key information

• Temporary contract due to funding until 31st August 2025 but likely to be renewed.
• LSA role – 19.5 hours per week, 8:45am – 12:15pm daily; 1.15pm – 1:55pm Monday – Wednesday.
• Grade 15 – 14 depending on experience, actual salary £10,565 – £11,073 based on FTE salary of £24,027 – £25,183 term time only 38 working weeks per year. (Up to 5x INSETs may be required as additional hours)
• It would be highly desirable if the successful candidate were able to work additional hours both as LSA as well as some MDSA cover through the week as required. (MDSA: Grade 16)

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and flexible Learning Support Assistant to support teaching staff within the Haselbury and Merriott Primary Schools Federation. Our school is a friendly and inclusive rural school at the centre of the village community. This role would include a mix of supporting provision as specified through an EHCP as well as some general class support in Key Stage 2.

The successful candidate will support the class teacher by:

• Supporting learning under the direction of the class teacher, to include leading 1-1 and small group sessions with learning sequences; supporting additional needs and carrying out timetabled evidence-based interventions.
• Adapting to the needs of individual pupils.
• Supporting with classroom duties as required by teaching staff.
• Supporting pupils to have happy and successful playtimes.

Our Federation can offer:

• An opportunity for you to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• A supportive village school community.
• A nurturing learning environment with enthusiastic and dedicated staff.

The successful candidate will:

• Have recent and relevant Teaching Assistant experience, including knowledge of teaching phonics and early reading.
• Have the knowledge and understanding to ensure children including disadvantaged and SEND pupils make good progress.
• Be able to relate effectively with learners and adults.
• It would be desirable if the candidate has had training to implement a range of evidence-based interventions.

Supporting documents and information

For further details, please telephone the School Office on 01460 72833. We warmly welcome visits to the School.

Closing date: noon on 8 January 2025

Interview date: w/c 13 January 2024

Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of our safer recruitment processes.

The Quantock Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

The advertised post is subject to an enhanced DBS check References, Right to Work in the UK and other pre-employment checks.

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