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LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Required as soon as possible, (27.5 hrs per week) to work 1:1 with 2 individual children

initially until 31^st August 2025, subject to review

Salary: Grade 14 point 6 – £25,183 pro rata

The Governors and Head Teacher are looking to appoint a full time experienced Learning Support Assistant.

You will need-

Previous experience of working 1:1 with children
An understanding of SEN and teaching approaches to promote learning.
The ability to plan activities in liaison with the class teacher and SENDCO.
The ability to liaise with parents and carers.
GCSE at grade C or above in both Maths and English.
Have a sense of fun, be calm, empathetic and emotionally literate.
To show initiative and reflect on your own practice for this rewarding post.

Desirable-

NVQ Level 3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent.

The school offers:

The opportunity to work within a friendly, hardworking, supportive and enthusiastic team;
A commitment to excellence for our children through a creative, nurturing and fun environment;

Shepton Mallet Infants’ School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks. References will be requested prior to interview.

Please request application packs from the school office office@sheptoninfants.co.uk

The vacancy will also appear on the school and nursery website, where you will find the job description and person specification.