Learning Support Assistant
Employer:London Borough of Waltham Forest
Reference:TCH/094/RPS/09
Salary:£17,310 - £18,399 per annum
Hours:30 per week
Working pattern:Part Time, Term Time, Permanent position
Location:Riverley Primary School, Park Road, Leyton, E10 7BZ
Closing date:13/07/2009 10:00 AM
Riverley Primary School is a two form entry school with a Children’s Centre. We are an exciting and inclusive school that thrives on curriculum innovation and professional development opportunities.
Our recent Ofsted inspection in November 2008 stated ‘This is a good school where pupils achieve well and that the school is particularly good at working in partnership with parents and the community to raise pupils’ self-esteem and their enjoyment of learning.’
We are looking for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant who has a commitment to helping children with SEN, to join our team from September 2009.
You will work 30 hours per week.
The post will be paid on scale 3, point 14 – 17 pro rata.
You will be required to have at least NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification.
We are looking for applicants who have experience of working in a school as a learning support or teaching assistant. The successful candidate must have good literacy and numeracy skills as well as a flexible approach. Experience of supporting children with specific learning difficulties within Key Stage 2 essential.
The main responsibilities of the posts are to support particular children or groups of children with their learning working in close liaison with the class teacher and the Senco.
We can offer:
. Opportunities for taking part in the decision making of the school
. A warm bright school environment
. A vibrant area of London with good transport links
Further details and application forms available from the school office or by email office@riverley,waltham.sch.uk or telephone 020 8539 4535.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children and expects staff to share this commitment.
An enhanced CRB check is required for the post.
Interviews: 20 July 2009
