School Job Vacancies

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Hours: 15 hours per week (12pm-3pm daily) term time only.

This post is linked to enhanced funding – initial contract from January 2019 – July 2019. Renewal of contract is dependent on renewal of funding.

We are looking for a caring, patient and motivated Learning Assistant to provide support to an individual child who is being assessed for a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and has specific learning needs in the following areas:

· Communication and Social interaction.
· Emotion and Behaviour.
· Sensory and physical awareness.


The primary role of the position is to:

· Promote the development of social skills (implement advice from the Language & Social Communications Service).
· Promote positive social skills.
· Encourage appropriate age-related behaviour.
· Support the child with aspects of literacy and numeracy.
· Monitor the child during afternoon playtime.

Qualifications: It will be to the candidate’s advantage to have an appropriate qualification (eg L2 Teaching/Learning Assistant/ NNEB).

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.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

Application forms are available online from www.sthelens.gov.uk or alternatively by contacting Human Resources Section, St Helens Town Hall, Victoria Square, St Helens, WA10 1HP.

Completed application forms should be returned direct to the school for the attention of the Head Teacher.

Closing Date: 8th January 2019

Interviews: Week beginning 14th January 2019