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This Post is available to INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
School Name Bleak Hill Primary School
School Address Hamilton Road, Windle, St Helens Merseyside WA10 6HG Tel: 01744 678190
Job Title Learning Assistant Level 2 (Temporary until 31.8.25)
Job reference DECBHLAL2T
Department Children & Young People Services Department
Grade SCP 3
Pay From: £8,618.96 pa To: £8,734.78 pa
Hours 15.5 hours Term Time Only
Closing date 15 January 2025 (12pm)
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Job Description
The hours of work are 15.5 hours per week.
The times of work are Wednesday 11.50am - 3.20pm, Thursday and Friday 8.50am – 3.20pm. (variable to meet the needs of the service)

The Governors of this outstanding school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring Learning Assistant to work as part of a team to support children within school. The successful candidate must have recent and relevant experience as a Learning Assistant, supporting children, together with a passion for working with primary aged pupils to make a positive impact on their learning and development. You will have a Level 2 or higher qualification. You will work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils while also promoting pupil independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. You will assist pupils so they can access the curriculum, participate in learning and experience a sense of achievement. You must have a thorough understanding of phonics and intervention programmes.

The successful applicant must have a flexible approach to duties and working hours will be required, together with a willingness to be involved in the wider life of the school.

Candidates must be able to work as part of a skilled, well informed and positive team of staff and be able to think creatively to meet pupils’ needs.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

This school 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 a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th January 2025 at noon
Shortlisting: Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 2pm
Interview Monday 20th January 2025

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Job Description LSA 2.pdf
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