Job Introduction
1-2-1 Learning Support Assistant required as soon as possible
to support a child on a long-term, temporary basis
An exceptional rural, village school in Oxfordshire for children aged 3-11
Tucked away off the corner of the village green, Kingham Primary School looks out over woods and open fields in the countryside of the Cotswolds.
We are seeking a hard-working, nurturing and positive teaching assistant, to support a pupil with learning needs in school. The successful candidate should:
Have exceptional communication skills and the ability to build a supportive relationship with the pupil you are assigned to
Have patience, empathy and a can-do attitude
Be caring
Be a team player
The hours will be Monday to Friday, 8.45am – 3.15pm during the term-time only. This is a long-term position, but candidates need to know that the position is linked to a specific child, and as such the post will continue while the child remains at our school and requires this level of support. The child is expected to stay in our school for 5 more years.
Pay grade 6, pt 8 £24,702 gross annual salary (this is pro-rated to term time only / part time hours)
Further information and an application pack can be downloaded from the school website https://www.kingham.oxon.sch.uk/vacancies
If you would like to visit the school, or you require further information, please call our Business Manager, Helen Davies, on 01608 658366 (term time only) or email recruitment@kingham.oxon.sch.uk Visits are welcomed and strongly encouraged. You can also watch a video tour here: https://www.kingham.oxon.sch.uk/school/tour
Closing date: Wednesday 21st May 3pm
Please email completed applications to recruitment@kingham.oxon.sch.uk by Wednesday 21st May 3pm – earlier applications are encouraged and applicants may be invited prior to the closing date.
Kingham Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory reference checks. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by consistently robust processes and checks including online searches of shortlisted candidates.
