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Enhanced Learning Support Assistant SEND x2 posts
Grade 6 £27,269 - £30,060 pro rata
Permanent
Full Time, Term Time Only + 2 weeks
Start date to be confirmed

The Governors of Walworth Primary School are seeking to appoint high-quality, enthusiastic and motivated learning support assistants. We are looking for someone who:-

• Has experience of supporting SEND pupils
• Has experience of working with individual and groups of children as well as supporting in class.
• Shows enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to the role and the school as a whole.
• Has high expectations and a drive to succeed.
• Has the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills
• Is highly organised and has good time management skills
• Demonstrates good English and Mathematics skills
• Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. 

For example:

Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school.
Closing date: Monday 31st March 2025 at 12 noon
Interview date: TBC

Walworth School
Bluebell Way, 
Newton Aycliffe, 
Co Durham, 
DL5 7LP

Tel: 01325 300194
Email: j.thompson428@walworth.durham.sch.uk
Website: https://www.walworth.durham.sch.uk/

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