Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Lindley CE Infant School.

Email office@lindleyinfantschool.org.uk

Web: www.lindleyinfantsch.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Kate Dilworth

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EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT – Mornings

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT– Mornings & Lunchtimes

ESA – 16.25 hours per week Grade 5 £9229

LTSA – 6.25 hours per week (Grade 3) £3440

TERM TIME ONLY

To commence January 2025

Lindley CE Infant School is a high achieving and popular school. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated educational suppport assistant to join our committed and friendly team of happy and hardworking staff and children. Applicants must be able to demonstrate previous experience of working in a school environment, supporting the learning of pupils in EYFS and KS1, and building positive relationships with children and colleagues. One post is to work Mornings only as general classroom support. The second post is SEND support every Morning with support throughout Lunchtime. Both are to commence in January 2025.

The successful applicant must be hard working, organised and versatile. You will need to demonstrate a clear dedication for engaging and inspiring children, and a commitment to maintaining the Christian ethos of the school.

If you require further information about the role, please contact the school on 01484 646888 or email office@lindleyinfantschool.org.uk or you can visit the school website at www.lindleyinfantsch.org.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

How to apply

Please apply by completing the application form on the school website at www.lindleyinfantsch.org.uk

Completed forms should be addressed to the Headteacher Mrs Kate Dilworth and should be returned by post or by email to office@lindleyinfantschool.org.uk no later than 12 noon Thursday 6th February and interviews will take place on w/c 10th February 2025. We are extending the closing date of this vacancy, previous applicants need not re-apply.

Job Description

This outlines the main responsibilities of the post and details the personal and professional qualities you require to carry out the role effectively.

Personnel Specification

This specification sets out which criteria will be used to shortlist candidates for interview.

The children, staff and Governors wish to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced 1:1 SEND Educational Support Assistant into our school community to play a key role supporting the needs of a specific pupil in Year 1.

Flockton C of E (C) First School is a warm and welcoming rural village school that is deeply rooted in its community and is committed to ensure our pupils successfully branch into the future. All members of our school community have a determination to ensure every child’s needs are met which results in a supportive, inclusive culture throughout with a strong family feel. ‘All are treated with love and respect, and through this nurturing culture, all pupils, including those who have Special Educational Needs, and those considered vulnerable, thrive’ (SIAMS, November 2023). We are a very supportive, friendly and nurturing school where everyone is free to be themselves whilst respecting the worth of others.

Our successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding role model to children, demonstrating our school values
• Have high expectations for children and their learning and be passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential
• Be flexible, kind and caring
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Be committed to being part of a small, family team; demonstrating adaptability where needed
• Have experience of working with pupils within the EYFS or implementing an Early Years play-based curriculum
• Have experience in supporting children with additional needs, particularly those with complex social communication and interaction needs and sensory difficulties

Experience of the following statements would be desirable, although relevant training will be provided:

Have experience with Use of a Total Communication Approach to enable pupils to communicate their needs and preferences effectively, when verbal communication is challenging. For example; objects of reference/talking mats.

Have some experience of implementing an intensive interaction approach to support the development of social communication skills in pupils who have a diagnosis of Autism or complex learning difficulties.

We can offer you:

• A warm and welcoming family orientated school working environment.
• Support and training where needed
• Support from the school SENDCO, SLT and wider staff in school

All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks.

Application forms should be returned by email to office@flocktonschool.co.uk

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form