Vacancy Reference
JOB002064
Job Title
Level 2/3 Learning Support Assistant
Job Start Date
4 November 2024
Salary Range
Dependent on experience
Hours Per Week
32.5
Working Pattern
Term time only
School Address
SS. John and Monica Catholic Primary School
Chantry Road
Moseley And Kings Heath
Birmingham
B13 8DW
Telephone number: 0121 464 5868
Contact Email
enquiry@stjonmon.bham.sch.uk
Contract Type
Fixed term
Period of Fixed Term Contract
November 2024 to July 2025
Closing Date
18 October 2024, midday
Job Information

 

Classroom and SEND support

‘The school’s mission statement permeates all aspects of school life.’ ‘Relationships are positive and nurturing and this brings out the best in pupils.’– Ofsted November 2023

Section 48 RE Inspection – Overall Effectiveness Good Nov 2018

The Governors of this successful and popular school wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about teaching & learning and who has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.

Starting Salary dependent on experience of the successful candidate.

We are looking for someone who:

  • has a firm commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school
  • is an excellent Teaching Assistant with an ability to raise the attainment of all children
  • has some experience of being a Learning Support Assistant across all phases
  • has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and can demonstrate effective teamwork/collaboration as part of a close hard working team
  • is willing to build strong and supportive relationships with pupils, parents, support agencies, governors and staff
  • will become fully involved in the wider life of the school

We can offer you:

  • a happy, caring school with a strong Catholic ethos
  • a supportive Governing Body and Senior Management Team who are committed to maintaining high standards
  • children who love to come to school, are engaged in their learning and have excellent behaviour
  • an opportunity to join a highly effective and hardworking team of teachers and support staff who are committed to the school and the children who come here
  • excellent opportunities for professional development
  • a well-resourced school that is also an accredited Forest School

SS John & Monica Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. 

SS John & Monica Catholic Primary School is committed to equality and diversity and will apply relevant legislation for all candidates and applicants throughout the selection process” (Equality Act 2010).

All applications will be kept confidential, in line with GDPR Data Protection Policy.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Visits to the school are strongly recommended.

To make an appointment please contact the school office on 0121 464 5868.

Interviews: 24 October 2024

How to apply

Application Packs are available here on the School Website or we will send them by email to interested candidates.

Safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including:
enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
References
All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
Short-listed candidates
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
Terms and Conditions
BCC is a Living Wage employer.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.