Job Vacancy – 1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Contract Type: Temporary, Part time, 15hrs per week, term-time only

Working pattern – initially Monday – Thursday 11.45am – 3.30pm

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 4-6 £24,404 - £25,183 per annum (pro rata)

Advert Start Date: 03/02/2025 Advert End Date: 02/03/2025

Interview date 06/03/2025

School Address: Gainford C of E Primary School, Low Road, Gainford, Co Durham, DL2 3DR

Further Information

We are a small, friendly Church of England Primary School, which is part of the Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust.

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant for 15 hours per week, to work with a child in Nursery with special educational needs, supporting the teacher with their development, education and intimate care throughout the school day (including lunchtime supervision).

The post is temporary, linked to Top Up funding and will continue whilst the child attends our setting and funding remains in place.

Start Date: Monday 10^th March 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidate:

•will hold a teaching assistant or childcare qualification at Level 3 or equivalent

•can take direction from experienced colleagues, while at the same time taking initiative and working independently

•has experience of working with Nursery/Primary aged pupils

•has experience of or interest in working with children with special educational needs

•has experience of delivering relevant interventions/support (see job specification)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.   The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

For more information regarding the post please contact the School Office on 01325 730274 or via email admin@gainfordcofeprimary.co.uk

Closing Date for applications: Sunday 2nd March