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School Name Merton Bank Primary School
School Address 37 Roper St, Saint Helens WA9 1EJ Tel: 01744 22104
Job Title Learning Assistant Level 2 + SEN Temporary
Job reference LAL2MBSEP
Department Children & Young People Services Department
Grade NJC SCP 03 + SEN
Pay From: 16796.42 To: 17022.13
Hours 30 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Inset Days
Closing date 06 September 2024
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Job Description
Required as soon as possible.

Merton Bank Primary School Governing Body wish to recruit an outstanding teaching assistant to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will be supporting a pupil with an EHCP (Special Educational Needs) within Early Years or Key Stage One.

This position is linked to specific funding and would therefore be subject to review if the funding ceases.

The successful candidate will also:
• be an outstanding classroom practitioner
• be able to develop good relationships with pupils, parents, staff and all stakeholders
• support and follow all school policies and procedures.
• Uphold our school Vision (Never Less Than Our Best), our Mission (Nurturing A Love For Learning) and our Core Values: Respect, Empathy, Caring, Resilience, Courage.
Visits to our school are both welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office
(01744 22104) to make an appointment.


Hours: 30 per week + 5 Inset Days
(8.45am-3.15pm)

Closing Date and shortlisting: Friday 6th September 2024

Observation and interview dates: Tuesday10th September 2024

The post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Section Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Please also note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Job Application Packs
Nonteachingapplicationformdisclosure (1).pdf
Learning Assistant Level 2 Person Specification.pdf
Learning Assistant Level 2 Job Description (inc Extended Services).pdf
Note: CVs should not be submitted as a replacement for the online job application form.