Learning Support Assistant Post (Teaching Assistant) x 3

Application closing date 18/05/2023 Working Pattern As specified Salary Grade E, Pt10 Salary (£25,545 pro rata) Contractual hours 34 Basis Blank Job category/type School Support Attachments Blank Job description Directorate: People Services Hours: 34 hrs per week/39 weeks per year contract Contract type: Permanent Location: Ashgate Primary School, Derby Ashgate Primary School is seeking to recruit three experienced and highly skilled Learning Support Assistants (LSA). Our school is a vibrant and forward-thinking school where the drive for high quality education is clear and where children are placed firmly at the centre of school life, direction and decision-making processes. The school is situated on the outskirts of Derby city centre, with good transportation access by road and bus. It serves a diverse community of in the region of 300 children between the ages of 4 and 11, as well as their families. Ofsted last visit the school in 2018, when it was graded as good. The role will be to support learning of groups and individuals with a wide range of academic, physical, social and emotional needs, as well as general support for wider learning activities. The successful candidate will be expected to work alongside the class teacher as well as independently assisting groups and individuals. There are three positions available, one of which is focussed in Early Years and two in Key Stage 2. Age and year group allocation will be dependent on the strengths and experience of the successful applicant; however, a successful candidate would be required to have the skills, experience and capacity to work across the primary age range and may be deployed as such at any time. Candidates will be required to have a good understanding and evidence of effective delivery in synthetic phonics and mathematics across the curriculum phases. Candidates are expected to have the personal determination, commitment and the ambition to secure improved outcomes for children, as well as the energy to deliver high quality experiences in exciting and innovative ways. The successful candidate will have the personal and professional resilience to support children with a range of needs. The position will commence as of September 2023 and is initially temporary until July 2024 Subject to future needs and capacity, the role may become permanent at a later stage. Candidates wishing to visit the school can do so via appointment, please contact the school office to arrange this. Safeguarding Due to the post having access to children, candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Baring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Safeguarding the wellbeing of pupils is fundamental to all we do at Ashgate Primary School and candidates will be required to evidence a high level of awareness of the expectations and needs required to protect children. All candidates invited to interview should be familiar with the schools Safeguarding Policy (available on the school website www.ashgate.derby.sch.uk > key information > policies > safeguarding. Applications: Applications should be emailed to admin@ashgate.derby.sch.uk. The closing date for applications is Thursday 18 May 2023. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted. If you have not had a response to your application by Tuesday 23rd May, you will not have been selected for interview. Interviews will be held on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th May. The process will be confirmed in advance of the interview.