Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant

Hours: LSA – 27.50 hours per week, TA 2.50 hours per week to cover PPA Monday – Friday, term time only, including 5 inset days.

Contract: Permanent following successful probation period

Salary Scale: LSA – (JG3) £24,790 - £22,183 TA (JG5) - £27,711 - £30,060

Actual salary: LSA (JG3) £17,082 - £17,754 TA (JG5) £1,736 - £1,818

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and qualified Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant with the skills and knowledge to support children in all stages of primary education. To act as an integral part of the school staff team, and as such to contribute to the overall aims of the school, working within agreed policies and procedures and to promote pupil well-being by encouraging them to develop good relationships with others, develop their self –reliance and self-esteem.

The main aim of your role would be supporting the Classteacher, however you would need to be adaptable and confident to lead a class in your year group for PPA each week as well as supporting other classes with PPA and teaching on occasion if the need arose.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• Holds a TA qualification and has a secure knowledge of primary education.

• Has GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above.

• Is motivated, positive, hardworking and willing to join an enthusiastic team.

• Is able to demonstrate high expectations for learning and behaviour, working within the schools policies and procedures.

• Champions children and puts their needs and well-being at the forefront of the purpose of their role.

• Is professionally discreet and able to respect confidentiality.

• Communicates well with children, colleagues and parents.

• Holds a belief that all children can succeed.

Ashcombe School is an exciting and dynamic place to work. We can offer the successful candidate:

• The opportunity to work with a friendly and highly skilled team of colleagues committed to providing a quality education to our pupils.

• A caring, nurturing, family atmosphere with delightful pupils and supportive families.

• Regular opportunities to participate in training and professional development.

• Working in our lovely modern school which includes a brand new £6 million extension.

At Ashcombe, our mantra is ‘We are Ashcombe’. That means we work together and no one individual is more important than the whole. Our culture is one of respect where staff are valued and treated with kindness. We are an inclusive school and we are ambitious for our children and our community. Working in any school is never easy, but it is always worth it. We are looking for members of the team who are willing to work hard and are motivated by their desire to make a

difference to the children and community they serve. We like to have fun and a good sense of humour

To request details about applying to join us, please e-mail office@ashcombe.kmat.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8th July 12 pm

Interviews: w/c: 13th July

Visits to the school are strongly recommended and can be arranged via the school office. We reserve the right to close the selection process early.

Ashcombe Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the outcome of an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from all section of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Ashcombe is part of the Kaleidoscope Multi Academy Trust which includes Becket, Christ Church, Crockerne, Hutton, St Martins and Worle Village schools and the successful candidate will be employed by the Trust. As a result of this, you may be required to work in another school, with your agreement, as business needs dictate