Learning Support Assistant (Part Time/ Full Time) - Grendon Underwood Combined School

Location: Grendon Underwood

Overview

Due to a growing number of children we are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant

Term time only

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Salary details: 1B 6-10 Depending on Experience

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 8.30am till 3.15pm Monday to Friday

Closing date: 24/05/2024 12:00

Interviews to be held: To be arranged once applications received - we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates early

About us

At Grendon, our philosophy of education ignites a curiosity in our learners and encourages them to grow their own brains. We are aspirational and believe that our learning journey is life long – there is still so much to discover. Our learning behaviours empower us to be resilient. At Grendon, every child matters.

At Grendon, our vision is to foster a love of learning in an inclusive and nurturing environment which empowers all children to reach their full potential. Our ‘children are curious, questioning and have palpable love of learning. Pupils thrive in a safe, caring, and ambitious environment.’ (OFSTED February 2024) At Grendon’ staff morale is high and they love working in a school that is the heart of the community.’ (OFSTED February 2024)

Our school is a nurturing one-form entry school situated between Bicester and Aylesbury and boasts a high-quality and ambitious curriculum that begins in the early years.

For more information about the school please visit the website: www.gucs.org.uk

About the role

Grendon Underwood Combined School is looking to recruit a teaching assistant that is hard working, flexible, dynamic and willing to learn.

You will be energetic and passionate about developing positive relationships with both children and in the wider school community. 

About you

Do you want to work in an exciting learning environment that strives to bring out the best in every child?

Experience of working in a school setting is desirable. This post may suit a graduate wanting to gain experience in an innovative school setting. 

Other information

Do look at our social media sites to get a feel for our school and our visits to school are warmly welcomed. To book a visit e mail- [email protected] 

Instagram: grendon_underwood
Twitter: Head@GrendonUnd1 
Facebook: @GUCSchool

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.

Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Tel No: 01296 770388
Email: [email protected] 

At Grendon school, the health, safety and well-being of every child are our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is for children to enjoy their time as pupils in this school. We want to work in partnership with you to help your child achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution.

Please be aware that, as part of the shortlisting process we may carry out an online search in line with KCSIE.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

  • All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
  • All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.