Learning Support Assistant (EYFS/KS1 or KS2) - Oakridge School
Location: High Wycombe
Overview
Do you want to make a difference? We are looking for someone who can become a Learning Support Assistant at Oakridge School and help us achieve our vision of enhancing the life chances of all Oakridge pupils. The role may be in Early Years, KS1 or KS2 - We are open to listen to your preference. It does not matter if you don’t have any school experience - we just need someone who is committed and is good at engaging with children.
Term time only
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Salary details: Pay range 1 (6-10) £23, 297 - £24, 223 pro rata (£17 024 -£17 701 actual)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 8:30 - 3:30
Closing date: 22/01/2025 09:00
Interviews to be held: 27/01/25
About us
At Oakridge you can make a real difference to children who really need it.
We are in a really exciting chapter of the school’s development.. At Oakridge School, we set no limits on what our children can achieve and aspire too. We always put learning first and as such, it is a community built on everyone supporting each other to succeed. At our last inspection, one parent told an inspector ‘We feel part of the Oakridge family.’
‘Working Together to Succeed’ is our motto and the reason we are here is to: ‘Improve the life chances of all our pupils.’ Our four core values of respect, integrity, perseverance and kindness underpin all we do
Website: www.oakridgehighwycombe.co.uk
About the role
Our inclusive and multicultural school requires a motivated, friendly and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support pupils throughout the school. You will be joining our passionate and committed team of learning Support Assistants at the school, supporting either individuals or groups of children with their learning. You will be working within a supportive year group team and will be given a thorough induction and relevant training to be effective in your role.
About you
We want someone who is passionate about developing the life chances of children and someone who is a positive, team player. You do not need any previous experience in school, but you do need to like children! You must be open-minded and adaptable to develop your own learning. We have supported many of our LSAs to become teachers, so if you are thinking of a career in teaching this may be the perfect first step for you.
Other information
If you wish to visit our wonderful school and find out more about the role, we would love to see you. Please note applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews arranged accordingly
Telephone: 01494520341
Email: [email protected]
The school is committed to safeguarding and will therefore be conducting robust and necessary checks to ensure the safety of Oakridge children. This will include a social media check on applicants.
Oakridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children therefore robust checks will be made to ensure the safety of Oakridge children. This will include a social media check on applicants. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS disclosure.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
- All adult cautions and spent convictions 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, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (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.
