Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

SNT2528(e)

Full time - term time plus specified days

£19,650 - £20,852 per annum (Actual salary £16,714 - £17,736 per annum)

This is a Foundation School which is part of a Trust; the employer will be the Governing Body of the School.

Gosforth Central Middle School

Great North Road

Gosforth

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 1UN

Fixed term (Sept 22 - July 23), 37 hours per week, term time only plus 4 training days

It is anticipated that all of the posts could become permanent and could be permanent in the first instance for the right candidate.

The Governors are looking to appoint three Learning Support Assistants to start in September 2022. This is an opportunity to join a forward thinking school, where pupils’ behaviour is consistently outstanding. We are part of the Gosforth Schools' Trust where there are opportunities to build common approaches to supporting SEND pupils' needs. We have vacancies due to increased numbers of pupils with high needs applying to our school.

Our staff work in first rate facilities with access to the newest technology. We are committed to staff well-being and our support team report feeling valued and well supported.

Experience of KS2 and 3 pupils working at pre-Reception levels in literacy and numeracy would be of particular interest. We would also welcome applicants with knowledge and experience of supporting pupils with ADHD, insecure attachment styles or Dyslexia.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss the posts further, please contact Mrs M Good (Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion) on 0191 2851793 or email us at recruitment@gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk.

Application packs are also available:

• from our school website https://www.gosforthcent.newcastle.sch.uk/vacancies, or

• by sending a stamped addressed envelope to:

The School Business Manager, Gosforth Central Middle School, Great North Road, Gosforth, NE3 1UN.

We do not accept CV applications; all applicants must apply using the standard application form.

The deadline for these posts is 12noon on Thursday 19th May 2022

Interviews will be held week commencing 23rd May 2022

This school is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from DBS and a range of other recruitment checks.

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage, even if you indicate otherwise.

Fixed Term

Closing date:

19 May 2022