This post is linked to SEND funding and is for a fixed term of 12months.
Closing date: 16/12/2024
Shortlisting: 18/12/2024
Interviews: 08/01/2025
The Governors of Holy Cross Catholic Primary School wish to appoint two Learning Assistants to support individual children with a variety of SEND needs.
We currently have two posts for Learning Support Assistants in KS1 and KS2. Hours of working are 8.45am to 3.15pm.
About the School
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a one form entry school with a Nursery based in the Town ward of St. Helens. We are an integral part of the local community and are very family orientated with a strong Catholic ethos. At Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, we are determined to ensure that each and every one of our children has high aspirations for who and what they can become in the future. We strive to ensure that the children at our school experience a broad and balanced curriculum that is knowledge rich, exciting and engaging. We set high standards for our staff and for our children and believe that hard work is the key to success. Our school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do.
About the role
The candidate ideally should have at least one years’ work experience in a primary school setting and have worked with children with various additional needs, including social, emotional and communication difficulties. Candidates should possess the aptitude and desire to support the delivery of quality education and have high aspirations for children with Special Educational Needs. Previous experience of working with children, within a school setting, and with SEN is essential.
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 satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
All Application forms to be returned to school, for the attention of Mrs C Gillespie, Headteacher holycross@sthelens.org.uk by 12.00pm on Monday 16th December 2024.
