School Job Vacancies

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The Governors of this outstanding school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring Learning Assistant to work with a child with additional needs. We are seeking someone who:

- has experience of dealing with children who have autism, ideally in a primary school setting;
- has good knowledge of ASD and how it affects the learning of pupils;
- can nurture and support individual pupils in the mainstream classroom or autism provision, whilst having the flexibility and confidence to find different ways to help them engage with their learning;
- has good literacy and numeracy skills;
- is reliable, flexible and has the ability to work as part of a team;
- is a dedicated learning assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and the desire to have a positive impact on building good relationships with children, parents, staff and agencies;
- has a flexible approach to duties and working hours will be required;
- has a willingness to be involved in the wider life of the school.

This 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.

Applications can be made online or by paper application form. Forms are available online from www.sthelens.gov.uk or alternatively by contacting Human Resources on the number below.

Closing Date: Thursday 28th July at 12.00 noon
Shortlisting: Thursday 28th July pm
Interviews to be held: Friday 29th July 2016

Applications should be returned to the school, preferably via the online system, for the attention of the Mr I Wellens, Head Teacher.