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School Name Sutton Oak Church of England Primary School
School Address 7 Ellamsbridge Rd, Saint Helens WA9 3PX Tel: 01744 678690
Job Title Learning Assistant Level 2 - Maternity Cover
Job reference LAL2SOMC
Department Children & Young People Services Department
Grade NJC SCP 03
Pay From: 15786.22 To: 15998.35
Hours 30 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Inset Days
Closing date 30 September 2024
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Job Description
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and patient Learning Assistant to provide support in EYFS and KS1. This post is temporary to cover a maternity leave.

The successful candidate will uphold our school values of Friendship, Compassion, Forgiveness, Respect, Truthfulness and Trust, Perseverance and Thankfulness, whilst developing a love of learning for our children.

The successful candidate will be expected to have good communication and organisational skills and be able to relate well to children. They will need to demonstrate positive behaviour management.

Experience of working with Early Years/KS1 children; supporting children with additional needs (such as ASD, ADHD) and children with challenging behaviour would be an advantage. A TEAM TEACH qualification would also be desirable.
NVQ Level 2 qualification or working towards NVQ Level 2 is desirable, as is experience of working as a Teaching Assistant supporting learning in a primary school setting.

Hours: 30 hours per week (term time only) + 5 inset days – temporary contract
8:45-3:15 (½ hour lunch)

Closing date: Monday 30th September 2024

Shortlisting: Monday 30th September 2024

Interviews and Task: Thursday 3rd October 2024

Required from : Monday 4th November 2024


Sutton Oak CE Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced disclosure.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

Application packs and further details can be obtained from the vacancies section of the St Helens Council website www.sthelens.gov.uk




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Job Application Packs
Learning Assistant Level 2 Person Specification.pdf
Learning Assistant Level 2 Job Description (inc Extended Services).pdf
Nonteachingapplicationformdisclosure (1) (1).pdf
Note: CVs should not be submitted as a replacement for the online job application form.