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Newbold Verdon Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated and effective
Autism Unit - Learning Support Assistant
Start Date: 26th August 2025
Contract: Fixed Term (initially)
Salary Details: Grade 5. This attracts a salary range of £24,408 to £24,795 per annum, awarded on a pro-rata basis. Your starting salary would be approximately £11,009.65 (Pay Point 7).
Hours of work: 19.5 hours (3 days) per week, term-time only for an initial period of 12 months
The successful candidate will:
1. Be an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who will bring a sense of energy and passion to the role
2. Have a good level of general education - English and Maths at GCSE Grade C or above is essential
3. Be able to use their initiative to work independently and flexibly
4. Be a person with good interpersonal skills who can form positive relationships with both pupils and adults, and work effectively as part of a team
5. Be someone who is able to show empathy and flexibility towards the children in their care
In return we can offer you:
6. Well-behaved, happy children who are eager and willing to learn
7. An attractive, well-maintained working environment with excellent facilities and resources
8. The opportunity to become part of a hardworking and nurturing staff who are committed to providing the best education for the children in their care
9. An imaginative and creative approach to the curriculum, layered with excellent enrichment opportunities to bring learning to life
10. A genuine commitment to continuing professional development and career progression within a truly inclusive, forward thinking school
11. A supportive Governing Body
Application Information:
Newbold Verdon Primary School is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably experienced persons.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to book an appointment.
Application is via the attached application form only and should be sent by e-mail or posted with your covering letter.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 19h June 2025
Provisional interview date: TBA W/C 23rd June 2025 at Newbold Verdon Primary School
Applicants who have not heard by this date should presume they have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Newbold Verdon Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online checks will be conducted and references will be sought in advance of the interview.
As this post holder is required to work in ‘Regulated Activity’, the successful applicant will also require an enhanced DBS with a Barred list check. All job offers will be subject to successful DBS, medical clearance and references.
Safeguarding Statement
All posts are subject to a DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity.