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Learning Support Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 03 October 2024
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 15 October 2024
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8XN
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Contract
Job reference: ddc1e6ce-13e4-4f48-a6ed-1b27a9649a23

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Ocklynge School our children are inquisitive, polite and well-behaved. They enjoy learning and relish the wider opportunities we offer, whether that be sports, Forest School or our creative arts. Ocklynge is a very happy and welcoming school with a staff team that is talented, nurturing and inspirational. We all aspire to provide the best learning experience possible. Our shared aim is to provide an outstanding education for children of all abilities. We offer a wide range of opportunities to inspire children in their learning. We want every child to achieve their own highest possible expectations and actively encourage close co-operation between home, school and the wider community.

We call our Teaching Assistants Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to reflect the focus of the role in helping to move children on in their learning. I hope our application pack is clear and informative and gives you a sense of our high aspirations for all our pupils.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us in a role dedicated to helping pupils develop their full potential. If you are adept at establishing positive relationships and have high expectations of yourself and others, we would love to hear from you. The job description and person specification in this pack describe what the post entails and the type of person we are looking for. Previous knowledge or interest/experience in working with children in KS2 is essential, although we would consider somebody with extensive experience of KS1 or KS3. The successful applicant must enjoy the challenges and demands of working with young people but will be well supported by a busy and friendly team. Please note that the successful candidates will also be required to take on additional lunchtime supervisor or play leader role/s.

What the school offers its staff

• A comprehensive induction programme for new staff to our academies.
• On-going investment into your career development through appropriate CPD.
• Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.
• Access to the Bike 2 Work scheme allowing up to 42% discount on the cost of bikes and equipment.
• Full use of an employee assistance programme supporting wellbeing.
• Staffroom with complimentary tea and coffee.
• Subsidised membership of Benenden Healthcare (affordable alternative to private health insurance).
• On-site parking.
• Free Breakfast Club / After School Club place for trust staff children at Ocklynge Junior School.

Commitment to safeguarding

The South Downs Learning Trust believes that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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