Vacancy: Learning Assistant Level 2 + SEN

Job Title: Learning Assistant – Level 2 +SEN

Pay: NJC SCP 3 (pro rata per annum) – Plus Special Needs Allowance
[£24,153 = pro rata £16,305.69 inclusive of SEN Allowance]

Hours of Duty: 29.17 per week (Term Time Only including 5 Additional days)

Closing Date: Wednesday, 14^th May 2025 at 9:00am

Contract Term: Temporary – This post is linked to external funding and will cease in line with this or if the child leaves the setting.

 

Required to commence ASAP

 

Details:

We require an experienced Learning Assistant to work with specific students with additional needs.

 

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Have good Numeracy/Literacy/Communication Skills
• Establish good working relationships with the students concerned, acting as role models
• Be aware of and respond appropriately to the student’s individual needs
• Provide one to one support within the classroom, enabling access to learning
• Be aware of and comply with school policies relating to child protection, health & safety, confidentiality and data protection
• It would be desirable for the candidate to have an appropriate qualification – i.e. NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants

 

What we can offer:

• A shared vision and ambition to deliver excellence for our young people
• An opportunity to share in shaping the school’s improvement journey
• Happy children who aspire to do their best
• Motivated and dedicated staff
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development

 

Our Vision

A vibrant community, uniquely created by God, which embraces everyone, especially those in need and celebrates difference. Enabled by  a staff, dedicated to our Catholic ethos and a culture of excellence, our young people will be inspired to know more, and be more.

 

The post is subject to external funding and will, therefore be subject to review when the funding ceases or the student leaves the school.

The post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please download the application pack and forms below:

Job Description
Person Specification
CES Support Staff Application Form
CES Disclosure Form
CES Recruitment Monitoring Form
Consent to Obtain References Form

 

For further details please contact Cath Geden on 01744 678123, via our website www.stcuthberts.com or email address – recruitment@stcuthberts.com

 

Application forms to be completed and returned for the attention of Mr S Holland, Headteacher to recruitment@stcuthberts.com

 

Interviews (to include Literacy and Numeracy Assessment): TBC

 

As outlined in the DfE’s Keeping children safe in education, once candidates are shortlisted for interview, we wish to inform you that online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks.