Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant up to 30 hours per week, term time only, to start from 4th September 2023.
This role will be for one year initially until 31st August 2024. Must be able to work from 8.45am to 3.30pm
BFBC SCP 1-3 (£10.83 - £11.35) according to experience.
We are seeking an experienced and resourceful LSA to join our supportive and talented staff team at Whitegrove. You will join a highly supportive team where our priorities are child focused. The majority of tasks include working with individual pupils and small groups within and beyond the classroom setting. Some administrative tasks may also be included and supporting children during break times and lunchtime would be expected. This position would suit someone with childcare or SEN experience but further training can be given.
This would be a perfect opportunity for someone planning a future career in teaching or in associated health care professions, such as speech therapy of educational psychology. An apprenticeship may be available for the right candidate.
How to apply:
Please apply online. Complete the application as fully as possible, listing your qualification and previous experience with children or transferable skills. Please refer to the job description and the person specification when stating how your skills match our requirements. We would warmly welcome candidates to come and visit the school before they apply. Please contact the school by telephone (01344 861020) or email (bursar@whitegroveprimary.co.uk) to arrange a visit.
Closing date: Friday 16th June 2023
Interviews will be held in the week starting 19th June 2023
Whitegrove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed in the school must be aware that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to Apply
How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.