Learning Support Assistant

Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help to develop: a strong knowledge base, high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and reach their potential., Finally, please do read some of our newsletters to find out about key dates/events and what your child is learning. Paper copies can be made available upon request from the school office.

I look forward to meeting you and working with you.

Sarah Clarke Headteacher Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy and Nursery.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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• Employee Benefits 2024


• Learning Support Assistant - Job Description
  
  Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our Academy. Ideal candidates would be an effective role model that sets high expectations and motivates the pupils to achieve. Applicants must be enthusiastic and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Learning Support Assistants (LSA) would work alongside, and individually from class teachers.


Essential requirements:

·At least a C in English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)

·A minimum of Level 2 qualification (currently working towards Level 3 desirable)

·Ability to use ICT and learn new skills

·Working in partnership with specialist teacher to support pupils needs

Salary:Scale 3 Pt4-5 FTE £24102 - £24488, Actual Salary £ 16788 - £17056.86, ·Competitive salary

·An outstanding childcare facility (under 3 years) for NET staff at discounted rates

·A supportive team of leaders and staff

·Opportunities for growth and development

·A collaborative environment to work with colleagues across the trust

·Extensive CPD opportunities, with external courses for career development

·SENDCO network within the Trust

·Working with a pastoral team, including a family liaison officer

·Membership of a generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)

·National pay rates

·Flexible working opportunities

·Supportive special leave requests

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy offer a unique chance to be part of a friendly and supportive team. Being part of a primary cluster of six schools, staff work in teams to share the responsibility for planning, with support from Trust subject leads and the Curriculum Director.High quality CPD is offered across the Trust.

The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything they do, and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other local schools within NET. At Waltham Holy Cross we believe in the future development of our teachers to enable them to develop and progress their career.

What Ofsted says about Waltham Holy Cross Primary School:

"Children in the early years are happy and know the routines well."

"Leaders and teachers have developed effective partnerships with parents and carers. The new system for recording children's development allows teachers to share with parents' information about their child's learning. Many parents contribute to their child's learning record, enabling teachers to gain a bigger picture of what children can do. This has had a positive impact on increasing parental engagement."

What parents says about our Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy:

Parents rated Waltham Holy Cross Primary as follows via Parent View:

91% of parents would recommend this school to another parent

95% of children are happy at the school

What our teachers says about working with NET Academies Trust:

"I feel like it is an incredibly supportive working atmosphere where people want the best for one another and go out of their way to do their best for both staff and pupils. It is pupil driven which is why I particularly agree with the academy's attitude towards priorities."

"The academy allows me to be part of something larger that makes a difference."

"Staff and pupils feel that we are all part of one family that help and support each other."

"I very much enjoy working for the academy, because I feel supported, valued and work with a great group of people."

Potential applicants are both welcome and encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office by telephone on .