Fixed term contract until July 2026. As the post is linked to funding it may be necessary to end the contract earlier. Further discussions will be had at interview stage.

Hours: 9am to 12pm, Monday to Friday. Term time plus 5 additional non-pupil days (39 working weeks / 44.65 paid weeks)

Waterman Primary Academy has an exciting opportunity for a part-time SEND Learning Support Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team. The position will focus on providing support to children with SEND needs, therefore, applicants are expected to have experience of working with children with specific learning needs and social-emotional learning behaviours.

Children are at the HEART of all that we do.  We believe that each child deserves an education that enables them to reach their potential both academically and socially. 

Applicants must have achieved Grade C or above in English and Maths and be educated to NVQ Level 2 in learning support/early years, NNEB or possess equivalent qualification/experience.

The successful applicant will:

• Work with individuals or small groups of children with SEND needs under the direction of teaching staff;
• Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with colleagues, adjusting activities according to children's response;
• Support children with literacy and numeracy skills;
• Promote the inclusion of children with SEND needs both within the classroom and during non-class-based learning, ensuring access to learning through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources;
• Monitor and record activities; and 
• Help children with social, welfare and health needs, including minor first aid and administration of medication

For more information on the role and to arrange a tour of the school, please contact the school office: 01702 546237 / waterman.office@heartsacademy.uk

For all vacancies at HEARTS Academy Trust please visit our website: https://heartsacademytrust.co.uk/careers/vacancies/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date, should we receive enough suitable applicants. 

HEARTS Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a satisfactory application form, satisfactory references that meet the requirements as set out in KCSIE, satisfactory online search and an Enhanced DBS check, to include a children’s barred list check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of your application process, please contact recruitment@heartsacademy.uk / 01268 572672. We will be happy to discuss this with you.