Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover Until December 2025) at Kirkby Thore School

Expired

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/KTS/41873

Location

Kirkby Thore, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1UU

Contract Type

Maternity Cover

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£25,183.00 - £26,835.00 Annually (FTE)
BAND C, POINT 1 TO 4 (£25,183 to £26,835 FTE, £11,656.31 TO £12,420.96 PRO RATA)

Closing Date

9:00am, 21st Mar 2025

Start Date

22-04-2025

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

28-03-2025

Interview Date(s) 28-03-2025

About this Role

FIXED TERM POST UNTIL DECEMBER 2025

PART TIME, 20 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME (39 WEEKS)

BAND C, POINT 1 TO 4 (£25,183 to £26,835 FTE, £11,656.31 TO £12,420.96 PRO RATA)

Please note that where continuous service from previous employment applies, subject to terms and conditions, the pro rata salary would be re-calculated based on the applicable service of the successful candidate. The pro rata salaries stated on this advert have been calculated with no relevant continuous service.

We are looking for practitioners who:

Have a passion for working with pupils
Are able to assist with whole class sessions and lead intervention sessions on a 1:1 or small group basis.
Have the skills to encourage independent learning in pupils
Can help create a stimulating and imaginative classroom environment, both indoors and out.
Have a flexible attitude and respond week to working in a progressive learning environment.

The successful candidate will:

Be well-organised
Be self-motivated with excellent communication skills
Driven to support students to achieve their best
Have relevant Level 3 qualifications in relevant discipline
Appropriate Level 2 in both English and Maths at grade C or above

Previous experience is desirable however full training will be provided for the right candidate

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

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