Learning Assistant for Additional Resource Provision

Clockhouse Primary School

Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3QR

Telephone:       01708 745972

Fax:                 01708 742245

Email:              office@clockhouse.havering.sch.uk

Website:          www.clockhouseprimaryschool.co.uk

Headteacher:   Mrs J Savidge

Learning Assistant for our SEN Unit for children with ASD and Social Communication Needs

Hours: 32.5 hours per week x 39 weeks per year (term time only) Monday to Friday

Grade: Grade 1/2 Points 2-5 (including TA2 allowance)

Pro rata salary: £20,054 - £20,966 per annum + TA2 allowance (based on £25,854  - £27,030 full time salary p.a)

To Start: As soon as possible

Clockhouse is a large Primary School, which is a popular community school situated in Collier Row. The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted (June 2023):

‘Pupils thrive at this inspiring and supportive school. Pupils are proud to learn. They keenly demonstrate the school values of nurture, respect, learning, community, excellence and excitement. Teachers and support staff are proud to work at the school.’

Ofsted Inspection July 2023

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the school and the Governing Body are eager to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Assistant to support children with social communication needs within our SEND unit and where possible their integration into the main stream school.

The Learning Assistant will work primarily in the provision but will also be expected to support pupils to integrate into main stream classes when needed. The successful applicant will be expected to work across the primary age range but on a daily basis.

We would welcome applications from those who:

• Are committed to our school values of Nurture, Respect, Learning, Community, Excellence and Excitement;
• Are highly motivated and enthusiastic;
• Are willing to work in a team but also show initiative to work independently;
• Meet the person specification and have at least an NVQ Level 2.

Our school offers:

• Enthusiastic children;
• A well-resourced environment and a strong commitment to School Improvement;
• A firm commitment to the Continuing Professional Development of all staff;
• Friendly and supportive working environment, with opportunities to progress in your career.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Be inspirational;
• Be innovative, highly motivated and passionate about children’s learning;
• Be committed to maintaining high standards and expectations;
• Be able to work as part of a team.

We consider this to be an exciting opportunity for any applicant looking to develop and who wish to work in a supportive and inclusive environment where commitment to development of the whole child is paramount.

If you are interested we would love to hear from you. You can find out more about us at our school website - https://www.clockhouseprimaryschool.co.uk/, but do come and meet our children and staff.

Please phone or email the school at office@clockhouse.havering.sch.uk to arrange an appointment or to find out more about the role.

Please apply online.

Closing date for applications: Friday 29th November 2024

Early applications are both welcomed and advised. The school reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date and close the vacancy early if we successfully recruit.