Gilmorton CE Primary School, part of Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust, are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our professional, friendly and hard working team in the afternoons. This post is a LSA Maternity cover for 16 hours 15 minutes per week paid at Grade 5  Pt 7  - £13.05 per hour (with flexible start and end dates of contract)

We are a caring school, with a team of dedicated professionals committed to providing a happy, safe, well disciplined environment where all children can grow in God’s love and make the most of every learning opportunity offered to them. The emphasis is on excellence, excitement and challenge. We pride ourselves on inclusivity and service to our community. Children are encouraged to become independent, creative learners who also respect and care for others. We believe our school is a place where every child feels special and we hope that every child leaves us feeling they have something unique and special to offer the world in which they grow up

Our Church of England Academy caters for children from 4 to 11 years of age and serves the parishes of Gilmorton, Kimcote Cum Walton, Ashby Magna, Bruntingthorpe, Peatling Parva, Upper Bruntingthorpe and Willoughby Waterleys. 

Our vision, 'Growing Well, Flourishing Together' is at the heart of all that we do and this core principle rests upon a strong foundation of Christian values which we ensure the children in our care know and use in their everyday lives.  

Our last Ofsted, in 2024, identified the school as Good, commenting:

“Pupils, parents and carers and staff know that they belong to the school family. The school is proud to play an integral part in the wider community, for example by joining in the Angel Festival at the church. The school’s vision of ‘growing well and flourishing together’ is evident in the strong community links within the school. Pupils are known well and seen as individuals. Pupils celebrate difference; for example, one said, ‘Everybody is different. If we were all the same, it would be boring.

The school has high expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils meet these expectations”

This vacancy is for the right candidate to become a member of our dedicated team of support staff. The role requires a caring and considerate individual to work alongside the class teachers to offer personalised support for children with additional learning needs. 

Applications from candidates with a love of children, a knowledge and understanding of their development and a commitment to creative child centred learning are welcomed.   

About Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust (IPAT):

IPAT is an ambitious, values-led, Church of England, multi academy Trust, serving local communities in South and West Leicestershire. The Trust was established in June 2017 and caters to children aged 4 to 11 in mainly rural / village schools.  

It consists  of the following schools, all located in Leicestershire and close to motorway links:

• All Saints CE Primary School, Sapcote

• Dunton Bassett Primary School

• Sharnford CE Primary School

• John Wycliffe Primary School, Lutterworth

• Gilmorton Chandler CE Primary School

• Ullesthorpe CE Primary School

• Claybrooke Primary School

• St. Margaret's CE Primary School, Stoke Golding

• St Mary's CE Primary School, Bitteswell

We have a partnership with Unity Schools Partnership (USP) which provides curriculum expertise and evidence-informed practices across all of our schools.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Learning Support  Assistant to join our highly committed team and willing to work across Key Stages.  The successful applicant will ideally be:

• Experienced in a similar role

• Highly organised and able to set clear priorities in managing their workload

• Able to communicate clearly and positively with staff, parents and pupils, both in person and in written communications

• Able to work calmly under pressure

• Able to show a 'can-do' attitude and seek solutions to problems

• Able to work flexibly and creatively

• Happy, co-operative and able to work on own initiative

• A strong team player

• A person who demonstrates excellent initiative

Added benefits; 

• Staff  Wellbeing support 

• Term time working

• Excellent pension contribution from employer

• Continued professional development opportunities

Take the next step in your career and become a valued member of our caring school community

This post is a Maternity cover for 16 hours 15 minutes per week paid at Grade 5  Pt 7  - £13.05 per hour -   39 weeks per year (38 weeks term time +  16.25 hours for training and inset days) **

• The post will be 12:15pm - 3:30pm, to include midday supervisor role and then LSA after lunch  (The start time could be flexible and can be discussed at interview)

Please see the Support Candidate pack for the job description and more information . 

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed so , please email: gilmortonchandler@ipat.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Safeguarding Statement ; Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children's welfare.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.  The Trust follow the safer recruitment guidance and references will be requested prior to interview.  Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust Website