Learning Support Assistant

Ridgeway Primary Academy (part of Primitas Learning Partnership)

Learning Support Assistant

£15117

Ridgeway Primary Academy (part of Primitas Learning Partnership), Chasetown, Lichfield

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 5 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2ab4cb7760174faca5b007efad4b1f79

Full Job Description

Ridgeway Primary Academy is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to provide support for a child entering Reception with Cerebral Palsy from September 2024.

The successful candidate will need to have patience, a sense of humour and the ability to work with a young person with learning needs.,

  • Takes pride in maintaining positive working partnerships with colleagues, parents and carers.

  • Has good verbal and written communication skills

  • Has a commitment to continuing professional development Holds an NVQ L2 or L3 qualification or equivalent

  • Has some experience of working with children with special needs

  • Has experience within Early Years.

    Salary: Grade 3, SCP 4 £23,114 (FTE) Actual salary £15,117 per annum depending on years' service


  • Contract: Fixed term (linked to EHCP funding)

    Working Hours: Term Time only (38 pupil weeks). Additional time may be required on INSET days for training which will receive an additional payment

    Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 12.45 pm and 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm (28.75 hrs per week)

    Start Date: September 2024

    Ridgeway Primary Academy has an excellent reputation and provides a lively and creative environment in which to work. We gained 'Good' in our most recent Ofsted inspection and we are a founding member of Primitas Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust which seeks to make a positive difference in the local community., At our nursery, we want our staff to be appreciated and to know we value the contributions they make to our team and the development of our children. As such, alongside our very competitive pay scale, we offer a range of benefits that our staff team can use while working at the nursery. These include:
  • Access continued professional development

  • Flexible hours and an understanding that work needs to work for you

  • Childcare discount

  • Access to free counselling services

  • A supportive team environment

  • A wellbeing focused leadership team and wellness programmes

  • Competitive salary

  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

  • Access to free gym membership

  • Option to join a healthcare plan at a reduced rate.