The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
The Rose Learning Trust
Owston Park Primary Academy, Lodge Road, Skellow, Doncaster, DN6 8PU
Tel: 01302 722271
Fixed term until 31st August 2025, in the first instance, due to funding, Term Time Only (44.058 weeks)
30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:00pm (30 mins lunch)
As a member of staff you also benefit from greater opportunities for professional development and promotion as we encourage movement between our academies to give you broader work experience. Therefore, you could be required to work in any school within the Academy Trust.
The Governors at Owston Park Primary Academy wish to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Learning Support Assistant to join our experienced and dedicated Inclusion team who can offer in-house training related to the role. The right candidate will relate well to children, the staff team and build effective relationships with parents. Under the direction of the inclusion team and class teachers, this person will use their skills to support our children to take the next steps in their learning. We would also welcome applications from those looking to advance into a career in education, or those who may be considering teacher training in the future.
Owston Park is a large primary school in Skellow, Doncaster with approx. 440 children on roll. We strive to promote an inclusive child centred approach to learning, where our core values of perseverance, courage, teamwork, good listening and respect are at the centre of everything we do.
- Do you believe in giving every child the opportunity to be the very best they can be?
- Do you have a sense of humour and enjoy contributing to a hard-working and committed team?
- Are you passionate about making a difference?
If so, then come and join us.
We are looking for a hardworking and dedicated LSA to work in Key Stage Two who:
- Is an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who will bring a sense of energy and passion to the role
- Has a good level of general education - English and Maths at GCSE C (4) or above is essential
- Can use their initiative to work independently and flexibly
- Has experience of working with children in Key Stage Two
- Has knowledge of Phonics and Early Reading
- Enjoys working with children and forms good relationships with both children and adults
- Will support pupils during lunch and break times
- Understands the importance of meeting the social and emotional needs of children
The position is term time only but it is vital that the appointed person can be flexible in terms of hours for training days or school events.
We can offer:
- A friendly, caring school which is central to the community.
- An inclusive ethos with enthusiastic and motivated learners.
- A happy and welcoming school where children, parents, staff and visitors feel valued for who they are.
- A dedicated and supportive team who create an ethos of success for both staff and pupils.
- Excellent professional development opportunities in school and across a growing Multi Academy Trust.
- Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school in all that it does.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be made by appointment with the School Business Manager, Mrs Andrea Robinson admin at owstonpark dot co dot uk. Tel: 01302 722271. Please take time to look at our website.
Application forms are available via email: admin at owstonpark dot co dot uk. Please ensure that completed applications reflect the requirements of the person specification.
Completed applications to be returned directly to the school.
Monday 15th July 2024 9am
The Rose Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.
The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.
Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at gov dot uk/disclosurebarring-service-check. In line with our safer recruitment policy two references will be sought before we interview.
We are committed to the equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.