About the job

Key information

• Monday – Friday Hours: 8.30am – 1:30pm (term time only)
• Fixed Term from 6th January 2025 to 31st August 2025
• 25 hours weekly – salary £23,114.00 Pro rata

Are you passionate about working with young children and helping them to flourish in all areas of life?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic Infant School with a motivated and dynamic community. The Head is now seeking to recruit a passionate individual to join the school team to support a particular pupil at the school. Read on to find out more…

South Petherton Church of England Infants are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant at the Infant School for a contract, until August 2025 in the first instance.

The Infants is a vibrant school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are confident, happy, and safe. We ensure that children can foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories.

What will I be doing?

South Petherton C of E VA Infants and Pre-School is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team from 6th January 2025. We are looking for a flexible, reliable and enthusiastic colleague to support an individual child with learning, physical and emotional needs in our Reception Class, assisting the child in the classroom and supporting the delivery of a personalised curriculum.

You will be committed to developing effective working relationships with the child, parents and staff, while contributing to the individual pupil’s development, working with the Class Teacher to support the pupil across a wide range of activities. With a creative and flexible approach to working with individual children you will be passionate about every child’s learning and progress and promote excellent behaviour and high standards.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

This important post will be filled by someone who:

• Has an inclusive philosophy and a love for learning
• Is fully committed to our school community and its children

What is in it for me?

We offer:

• A happy, forward looking school with a hard-working team
• Strong systems to support all learners
• A dedicated vision for CPD
• Committed pupils, parents and wider community who are fully supportive

DBS check

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment, all posts are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Clearance.

Supporting documents and information

If you would like more information regarding this role, please contact Mrs Shan Weston, Headteacher, on 01460 240750.

Please read the Job Description and Job Specification before applying.

Please email the completed application form to office@southpethertoncofeinfants.co.uk

Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact the school to arrange a visit prior to application.

Closing date: Friday 22 November 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 28 November 2024

If you have not heard from us regarding an interview by Tuesday 26 November, this will mean that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.

Apply on the South Petherton C of E Infants and Pre-School website

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