Learning Support Assistant vacancy

Salary: £24,404 to £25,183 pro rota, £12.65 to £13.05 per hour

Job Term: 33.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Closing date: Friday 24^th January 2025 at 9am

Required as soon as possible

At our warm and welcoming school, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and supportive environment for our pupils and staff. We offer a unique and fulfilling place to work, where teaching assistant opportunities are rare – this is a chance to join a friendly team dedicated to making a positive difference every day. If you’re passionate about helping children to thrive and want to be part of a school community that values and supports its team, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for somebody who is…

• Warm and Friendly – Be approachable and kind, creating a welcoming environment for students and staff.
• Patient and Compassionate – Able to support pupils with varying needs, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
• Team Player – Works well within a team, collaborating effectively with all staff members.
• Adaptable and Flexible – Responds positively to change and can adjust to the dynamic needs of the classroom.
• Positive Role Model – Exhibits professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the Christian values of the school.
• Strong Communicator – Communicates effectively with children, colleagues, and parents, fostering clear and supportive relationships.
• Proactive and Enthusiastic – Takes initiative in supporting pupils’ learning and engages actively in school life.
• Organised and Reliable – Demonstrates strong organizational skills and a dependable nature in fulfilling responsibilities.
• Respectful and Inclusive – Embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity, ensuring all pupils feel valued.
• Committed to Pupil Wellbeing – Prioritises the emotional and academic wellbeing of pupils, contributing to a safe, positive learning environment.
• Confident with Writing, Maths and phonics Skills  - Ideally have a Grade C (or equivalent) GCSE in Maths and English

This role will include supporting pupils in small groups and 1-1 in lessons and over lunchtime.

We can offer you:

• a supportive and positive learning community with good opportunities for professional development
• Well-behaved and motivated children
• Supportive staff, parents and governing body
• A commitment to staff well-being and workload
• A work-place where a sense of humour and positivity are valued

Roll: 210

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school office for an appointment or further details.

Tel: 01638 750236. Email: admin@moulton.suffolk.sch.uk

Applications should be returned to the Headteacher, Mrs Deborah Shipp at the school. We recommend that you apply early for this role – if we find the right candidate, we will close applications early.

Email: head@moulton.suffolk.sch.uk

Interview date: Tuesday 4 February 2025

Moulton CEVC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all successful candidates must ensure that the highest priority is given to following guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. All candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).