Learning Support Assistant

Job Introduction

Orchard Fields Community School Governors are looking to appoint a

Learning Support Assistant to support children with Special Educational

Needs on a one-to-one or small group basis for March 2025.  A level 3 qualification or the equivalent would be advantageous. 

Orchard Fields Governing Body and the Head teacher are committed to safeguarding all children, a fully enhanced DBS is required for this post.

Flexible working hours will be considered. 

Dates: Apply by Friday 14th March 2025 (Noon)

Location: Banbury

Contract type: Two -Year Fixed Term Contract

Contract: Two -Year Contract (Term Time Only)

Salary: Grade 4 – Points 4/5   with pay ranging from £24, 404 - £18, 795 for Full Time 37 hours

Pro Rata for 30 hours depending on experience actual salary will be £ 14, 404

Hours: 30 hours per week. 8.45am – 3.30pm (Includes 15 minutes unpaid morning break and 30 minutes unpaid lunch break)

Orchard Fields Community School is a large two-form entry school (2 – 11 Years) on the Bretch Hill estate. As a school, we strive to recognise and develop children’s personal strengths and talents. Our pupils are well-behaved, enthusiastic learners and our teaching team is welcoming, hardworking and supportive.

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner to work in our setting; some experience in working with children with Special Needs would be advantageous.  We require someone who has a caring, patient and empathetic ethos. This is a good opportunity for a talented, practitioner to join our highly skilled, dedicated team.

Join us and you will receive full support and CPD opportunities from the school’s Senior Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will be:

• An inspiring and motivated practitioner who is eager to develop their skills further 
• Passionate in their desire to work with children with disability 
• Committed to an inclusive curriculum and have high expectations of all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
• Nurturing and have a caring personality 
• A highly effective practitioner in terms of supporting a child/ren with (SEND) during lesson delivery so that they can access learning
• Be able to develop positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents and have excellent interpersonal skills
• Rigorous in ensuring any pupil in their care makes the required progress in order to reach their true potential
• Show a commitment to extra-curricular activities and parental engagement events

Candidates are strongly advised to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact the School Office Manager, Mrs Julie Turner. You are most welcome to have an informal chat with the head teacher Mrs Dawn Shilston. Please arrange an appointment with Mrs Turner.

Closing Date: Friday 14th March 2025 (Noon)

Short listing: Friday 14th March 2025 (PM)

Interviews Wednesday 19th March 2025

Successful candidates will be informed by telephone on the day of interview. 

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.