Classroom Assistant

Start date:

Required to start as soon as possible.

Hours:

32.5 Hours Monday to Friday. Regular weekly hours will be: 8.30 am – 3.45 pm Monday – Thursday; 8.30 am – 3.30 pm Fridays. Attendance required at approximately 18 staff meetings per annum. These take place on Wednesday afternoons, finishing at 4.30pm. Grade: SC4 £ 23523.

Contract:

Permanent, 39 weeks Term Time.

Lindon Bennett School is a primary school for children with severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties, some of whom also have an additional diagnosis of autism. We cater for children from 3 to 11 years old and there are currently 192 pupils on roll across both of our sites. At Lindon Bennett we celebrate each child’s unique abilities and achievements in a creative and supportive environment.

To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff usually within the classroom or other learning areas, to support pupils in their learning and to provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

• Good transport links
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bespoke CPD programmes and pathways
• Purpose built building with good facilities
• Onsite parking
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Local shops and amenities within walking distance

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. Applicants should read our Recruitment and Selection Policy and Safeguarding Policy before applying for any position within the Trust. All applicants who are wishing to apply for any position at our school, whether this be a teaching or support post, are required to complete an application form.

CV applications, or prospective applications, are not accepted.

The application form must be completed in full, including:

• Full education and/or employment history from the age of 16, with any gaps explained
• Contact details for two referees, one of which must be from the candidate’s most recent employer, and one of which must be from the most recent time the candidate worked with children (if applicable)
• Statement of application outlining your experience and why you are interested in this job.

We are committed to providing a thorough induction for new staff, and will ensure that you are supported.

Lindon Bennett is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to a number of pre-employment checks including  Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory written references and a successful Enhanced DBS check with barred list check. All staff, volunteers and contractors have a responsibility and duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils.

Staff must be aware of the systems within the School which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the school’s Safeguarding & Child Protection policy and Code of Conduct. Staff will receive appropriate child protection training which is regularly updated.

Lindon Bennett values diversity, inclusion and is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.