LSA WITH MIDDAY DUTIES REQUIRED

Potter Street Academy is looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work alongside our wonderful team of staff.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Have excellent communication skills

• Be calm, resilient, and resourceful

• Be highly motivated and well organised

• Show initiative and work as part of a team

• Attend relevant training and apply a range of skills and strategies with the classroom

The successful applicant will have:

· High expectations of learning and behaviour

· An understanding of KS2 English and maths curriculum

· Experience of leading guided group work

An understanding of phonics is desirable but not essential, as training will be given.

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to join a committed, supportive team with happy, enthusiastic, and motivated children

• Strong commitment to staff well-being with dedicated staff wellbeing days, access to the PCLC trust well-being clinic (providing health and well-being services) and access to free gym facilities.

• Opportunities for professional development

32.5 hours per week

39 working weeks per year (44.7 paid weeks per year)

Salary: Scale 3 Point 5 - £19,199.51 pro rata per annum (fringe allowance included)

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to full employment checks and will require enhanced DBS, satisfactory references and medical clearance.

Closing date: 24th January 2025

Interviews: 28th January 2025

‘PCLC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service'