Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Contract: Monday to Friday 8:15am – 3:30pm (33.75 hours pw term-time only plus 2 INSET days
Location: Edlesborough, Near Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2HS. 10 minutes from Dunstable, 10 minutes from Leighton Buzzard and 20 minutes from Aylesbury.
Salary: £17,669 (FTE £22,995)
Possibility of additional hours running breakfast club Mon – Fri 7.30am -8.20am from January 2025 (37.5 hours pw)
Are you looking for a change?
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young people?
Edlesborough Primary Academy is a friendly, caring and lively community where children are enthusiastic learners, well-motivated and encouraged to think for themselves. We have an amazing and dedicated school team, with highly engaged parents and a fully supportive Governing Board. We are looking for individuals who share our passion and love of learning to join our team.
We are looking for a full time Learning Support Assistant to join our team In January 2025 to work alongside our children, to support them in their learning.
The successful applicant must:
· be passionate about providing a high quality and inclusive education for all children
· be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with pupils and staff
· be positive, enthusiastic, committed and self-motivated
· be able to work effectively as part of a team, accept challenges and motivate others
· be flexible, resilience, adaptability and commitment to working as part of a team
· be able to enthuse and inspiring a love of learning for all
· possess a good standard of English and maths (GCSE grade C or above)
· have strong time management skills
What we can offer you:
· a high level of support and commitment from our friendly and hardworking staff
· a staff that is committed to the children and their development
· children who are eager to learn in our creative and challenging atmosphere
· a vibrant and supportive parent body and community
· a commitment to personalised professional development
· a highly supportive Board of Governors
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer. Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, satisfactory references and medical check.
Edlesborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.