Job Details

Job introduction

Paid weeks per year: 47.15 inclusive of holiday entitlement

Start date: As soon as possible

The Governors of St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary & Nursery School seek to appoint two Learning Support Assistants to work with classes and small groups of children to help the children learn and thrive in school. This position is permanent.

About the role

Successful candidates will:

• Support the Catholic ethos of the school;
• Be patient and able to stay calm, listen to and value the children;
• Have experience of working with children with special educational needs (SEND);
• Be able to help children progress and succeed in their education;
• Build positive relationships with children, their parents/carers and those they work closely with;
• Be suitably qualified for the post, ie: have good literacy and numeracy skills (to GCSE level or higher);
• Have an optimistic and positive attitude and be flexible to the demands of the job;
• Be able to work as part of a team and;
• Have the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Experience of Makaton is desirable but training can be given.

If you would like to work in our happy and dynamic school, we would like to hear from you.  All applications MUST be made on a Catholic Education Service (CES) Form.

St Mary Magdalen’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the 'Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974’ and are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: Wednesday 15th June

Interview date: Thursday 30th June

Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school address:

Spring Street, Brighton, BN1 3EF, office@stmarymags.brighton-hove.sch.uk

School Office: 01273 327533

Website: http://www.stmarymags.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com/brighton-hove/primary/stmarymags

Additional information

Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from below or Catholic Education Website

Work Permits: This role does not meet the requirement for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Successful candidates will need to evidence that they have the Right to Work in the UK.

 

Company information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Files

• Important Information
• CES Support Staff Application Form
• CES Notes to Applicants
• School Advert Copy
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Disclosure Form
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Job Description and Person Specification