General information
Reference
SCH9065
Publication start date
13/03/2024
Vacancy Description
Title
Nursery Learning Support Assistant
Service Area/School
Schools - Days Lane Primary School
About Us
Days Lane Primary School is a popular three form entry Academy with an inclusive, caring and stimulating learning environment. We offer high standards in education, have wonderful children who have a love of learning, dedicated staff and strong partnerships with parents. We believe in developing pupils with the skills to be lifelong learners through our broad, balanced and creative curriculum. The school is well-resourced including a recently developed outdoor space and Forest School for outdoor learning. For further information about the school, please visit:
https://dayslaneprimary.co.uk/bexley/primary/dayslane
A virtual tour of the school is also available on the homepage of our website.
Days Lane is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place, which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.
About the Role
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Level 3 Learning Support Assistant to work as part of our nursery team. The ideal candidate will be one who is committed to developing pupil potential, be a team player and have excellent communication skills to work positively with young children, parents and staff. A good use of English in written and oral communications and good organisational skills are also required.
The role will involve supporting children in their learning. The candidate will be required to support covering the Nursery, with the cover supervisor, during the teachers PPA time.
The role is full time, working 5 days, starting at 8:00am, covering lunchtime, and finishing at 3.40pm with a 30min lunch break (unpaid). The contract is for 38 weeks of the year, term time only, including 5 staff training days.
Days Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.
Days Lane Primary School is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.
This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Vicky Stewart on 02083001697 or recruitment@dayslaneprimary.co.uk .
How To Apply
To apply for this vacancy please download and complete the application form available from the Attachments section below. Your application should be submitted to recruitment@dayslaneprimary.co.uk.
CVs will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 1st May 2024 and interview dates TBC
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.
Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.
Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
Grade
BEXLEY 06 £27,855 - £29,139 fte (negotiable dependant on experience)
Contract Type
Permanent
Employment Details
Contract Hours
36 hours per week x 38 weeks per year including 5 INSET days
Salary
£23,345 - £24,421 per annum
Benefits
We offer:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 25 days Annual Leave (rising to 28 after 5 years' service) plus bank holiday entitlement (pro-rata for part-time) / 28 days Statutory Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Effective CPD opportunities
• Collaborative working with other schools
• Excellent ICT facilities
• An opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic and motivated team
• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management
• Competitive salary and pay progression
• Termly staff events including Christmas and summer parties, and regular school fun days.
• Equality and diversity: We are committed to promoting an equal and inclusive community and attracting a diverse range of candidates.
Vacancy Location
Location
South East, London, Days Lane Primary School
Start Date
Position Start Date
02/09/2024
Attachments
Attachment 1
Information Pack.pdf (219 Kb)
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Attachment 2
Application form.docx (99 Kb)
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