Job Description
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><div id="jobDescriptionTitle"> <h2 tabindex="-1" id="jobDescriptionTitleHeading" class="css-wpzt8u e1tiznh50">Full job description</h2></div><div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-16y4thd eu4oa1w0"><p/><div> <h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Learning Support Assistant</b></h4> <div> <div> <div> location_on </div> <div> Hawthorn Primary School </div> </div> <p>06/09/2024</p> </div> <div/> <p>The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.</p> <p>Job details</p> <div> <div> <div> <b>Salary</b> </div> <p>Grade 5 £23,114 - £23,893 pro rata (pay award pending)</p> </div> <div> <div> <b> Contractual hours</b> </div> <p>32.5</p> </div> <div> <div> <b> Basis</b> </div> <p>Part time</p> </div> <div> <div> <b> Region</b> </div> <p>Doncaster</p> </div> <div> <div> <b> Job category/type</b> </div> <p>Education - Non-Teaching</p> </div> <div> <div> <b> Date posted</b> </div> <p>27/08/2024</p> </div> <div> <div> <b> Job reference</b> </div> <p>REQ18125</p> </div> <div> <div> <b> </b> </div> <div/> <div> <div> <div> Job description.docx </div> </div> <div> <div> attachment </div> <div> Learning Support Assistant Person Specification.docx </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>Job description</p> <div> <div> Empowering Minds Academy Trust – Hawthorn Primary School </div> <div> Elmham Road </div> <div> Cantley </div> <div> Doncaster </div> <div> South Yorkshire </div> <div> DN4 6LQ </div> <p/> <div> Required for September 2024. </div><br/> <div/> <div> 32.5 hours per week, term time only, temporary for one year. </div><br/> <div/> <div> The Academy Trust, through the local Governing Body of Hawthorn Primary, is looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant with excellent communication skills. With a professional approach to work in EYFS supporting the class teacher. </div><br/> <div/> <div> <b> We are looking for Learning Support Assistant who:</b> </div><br/> <div/> <ul> <li>Is committed to high standards of attainment and behaviour.</li> <li>Has a passion for supporting teaching and learning.</li> <li>Is able to engage well with pupils.</li> <li>Is able to work under own initiative and plan and prepare activities.</li> <li>Has the appropriate qualifications.</li> </ul><br/> <div/> <div> <b> We will offer:</b> </div><br/> <div/> <ul> <li>Working in a school which is part of the Empowering Minds Academy Trust.</li> <li>A school that is committed to school-based initial teacher training.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school in all its aspirations.</li> <li>A welcoming, friendly and caring environment centred around our children.</li> <li>A commitment to excellence.</li> <li>An attractive and well-resourced working environment.</li> <li>A very supportive group of forward-thinking Governors, hardworking staff, parents/carers and community who are committed to children’s success</li> <li>A clear vision and ethos</li> <li>A supportive leadership team.</li> <li>A commitment to Continuing Professional Development.</li> </ul><br/> <div/> <div> Hawthorn Primary is a school committed to further improvements. </div><br/> <div/> <div> As a school, we are passionate about meeting the needs of all our learners, ensuring their happiness and making the most of their individual talents. The focus on developing a lifelong love of learning is underpinned by rigorous attention to the development of essential basic skills. We aim to balance high academic standards through our learning challenge approach and an emphasis on the creative curriculum. </div><br/> <div/> <div> The Governors are committed to providing the very best educational opportunities for the children of Cantley. It is an exciting opportunity for you to join this team and ‘make a difference.’ </div><br/> <div/> <div> Closing Date: 6th September 2024. </div><br/> <div/> <div> We promote diversity and applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. </div><br/> <div/> <div> Prospective applicants are very welcome to visit the school, please contact Mrs Marie Waring, details below. </div><br/> <div/> <div> Application packs are available from the school:- </div><br/> <div/> <div> <b> Contact: Mrs Marie Waring, School Business Manager,</b><b> </b><b>E-mail: </b><b>marie.waring at empoweringmindsmat.uk</b> </div><br/> <div/> <div> <b> Please email completed application forms to: </b><b>marie.waring at empoweringmindsmat.uk</b> </div><br/> <div/> <div> <b> Additional Information</b> </div><br/> <div/> <div> Hawthorn Primary School is situated in Cantley. We are a small school with a one-form entry, Nursery through to Year Six. </div><br/> <div/> <div> The school has a very strong community ethos which influences all aspects of school life. </div><br/> <div/> <div> The school has a very strong and committed Leadership Team who support the work of the Head Teacher in leading continuing improvement. The school has a team of dedicated support staff a Pastoral Lead, Senior Learning Support Assistants and experienced Learning Support Assistants. </div><br/> <div/> <div> The pupils of Hawthorn Primary come from a range of social and cultural backgrounds. Approximately 25% pupils are on the SEN register. 49% of children are on free school meals. </div><br/> <div/> <div> Extra-curricular activities are a key feature of the school. We use sports coaches to provide high quality provision. We have achieved the Mode Shift Stars Award. </div><br/> <div/> <div> The school is also committed to providing the pupils with exciting and inspiring learning opportunities in order to raise standards. We have developed a learning challenge based approach to the curriculum and we use external visits and visitors to school to provide the pupils with enriched learning experiences. </div><br/> <div/> <div> Hawthorn Primary is meeting the local offer of extended services and is fully committed to the inclusion of all pupils. We have a Pastoral Lead who works with pupils to build their self-esteem and ensure that all pupils strive for their very best. The school places great emphasis on pupil voice and we have a school council who are actively involved in the decision-making of the school. We have strong links with community services to ensure that all the needs of the children are met. </div> </div></div><p/></div></body></html>
