Herringham Primary Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community (GLC), a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative, and highly successful organisation.
We are looking to appoint a strong, enthusiastic, committed, and creative classroom-based Learning Support Assistant. Successful candidates will be required to work flexibly, taking direction from the class teachers and SENCo in adapting and planning activities to take students' learning forward. Key responsibilities relate to small group provision and intervention for SEND pupils. Our students' needs are at the core of our ethos, and successful candidates will be required to support the emotional and social development of the young people they work with.
Candidates must be able to carry out and write up necessary observations to inform and evaluate the child's needs. They must be experienced classroom practitioners, proactive in dealing with students and identifying groups or individuals who may be falling behind in their learning.
Candidates must be able to use their own initiative and have the following:
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is essential;
* good standard of education; Maths and English GCSE grades A - C, or equivalent;
* can provide excellent classroom support in literacy, numeracy, and behavioural needs;
* good organisation and inter-personal skills;
* good knowledge of ICT;
* be committed to high achievement from students and themselves.
Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:
* £1000 Golden Hello for successful candidates;
* Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance;
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme;
* Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service;
* State of the art facilities and access to high-quality resources to support learning;
* A paid 'My Day' each year;
* Excellent career development and training;
* 2 week October half term break;
* A supportive central team which enables teachers to focus on teaching;
* Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff;
* Free Access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite;
* GLC Staff Nursery (Competitive rates and term time only).
The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time, and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and enhanced DBS disclosure.
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