Learning Support Assistant

We wish to appoint a Reception/Year 1 Learning Support Assistant for 1:1 support. This would be specifically in the areas of; speech and language, key learning skills [phonics and number], fine and gross motor skills and essential everyday behaviours e.g. dressing

At Nelmes we provide a supportive and happy environment in which to work. Staff are highly motivated and committed to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. We are looking for a learning support assistant who would be equally as committed and dedicated to improving outcomes for all our pupils.

The successful candidate will:

• enjoy working with children with Special Needs and be passionate about learning for all children and have the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitude to support the learning of children with significant needs
• be able to engage, enthuse, motivate children to make the best progress they can
• work successfully as part of a team, accepting and acting upon advice and being proactive and adaptable where appropriate.

Nelmes can offer you:

• a caring, warm and friendly school with happy, well behaved and motivated children
• excellent professional development opportunities both in school and externally
• the opportunity to be part of a strong and dedicated staff who are committed to high standards and inclusion

We would prefer applicants with at least an NVQ level2 qualification and level 1 training in Makaton and/or Pecs.

Experience in working with children with Special Needs would also be preferable.

Should you experience any technical difficulties, please contact Education HR on: 01708 434255.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all.

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The protection of our students from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our school, superseding any other considerations.

Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education 'Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education Settings 2007' guidance and all potential employees will undergo vigorous vetting checks to ensure their suitability.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake a satisfactory disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the Council

Closing date: Before 4pm on Friday 7th November, 2014
Interviews to be held in week beginning 10th November, 2014

Nelmes Primary
Wingletye Lane
Hornchurch
Essex
RM11 3BX
Tel: 01708 447676

Email: office@nelmes.org