Personal Care/Learning Support Assistant

Temporary
Part Time - Term Time Only
15
1 Term with a potential to extend
Christ Church Primary School, Victoria Street, Newark, NG24 4UT
Grade 2, SCP 2-4

Our small but vibrant church school is seeking a Personal Care / Learning Support Assistant to support named children with additional needs in Year 1 and 2.

The post is temporary as funding for the role is attached to a specific child. The role may cease pending a review of school needs or due to the child’s departure from the school.

We are looking for a calm, sensitive, caring individual who can be flexible and adaptable. You will be working 1:1 and in small groups with children with complex communication and sensory needs and providing personal care duties. Along with other professionals and staff you will further pupils’ independence skills and engagement within a mainstream setting. You will be expected to support the children for a range of activities and be confident to deal with challenging behaviour.

Knowledge of Child Protection and the ability to implement a personal care programme are essential.

We are passionate team and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. The school is committed to a nurturing and aspirational approach to education for all children. This is supported by dedicated governors and welcoming parents.

Visits are normally warmly welcomed, however, at this time please contact the Head of School for more information at office@christchurch.notts.sch.uk and remote / virtual visits and visit our Facebook page and website for a flavour of our school.

Closing Date: 12 Noon, Wednesday 15th July

Interviews: Week beginning 20th July 2020

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

This vacancy is closed to applications.