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VACANCIES

Vacancy Position 

Learning Support Assistant & Midday Assistant

Fixed term contract until July 2025 

Location 

West Leigh Junior School, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB 

Salary 

LSA: Salary Range: Level 4, Points 4 to 7 £23,114 to £24,294, actual salary £13,459 to £14,146 

MDA: Salary Range: Level 3, Point 3 to 5 £22,727 to £23,500, actual salary £3,035 to £3,138 

Hours of work: 

LSA: Hours of work: 8.45am to 3.25pm (30 mins unpaid lunch break), 25 hours and 25 minutes a week, term time only (38 weeks per year) 

MDA: Hours of work: 12 midday to 1:10pm, 5 hours and 50 minutes a week, term time only (38 weeks per year) 

 

Start Date 

ASAP 

 

About the Role 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant & MDA to join our successful team, supporting pupils in the classroom environment as well as 1:1 support. 

The successful candidate will ideally have: 

  • Experience of supporting pupils 

  • GCSE A-C/equivalent in English and Maths 

  • A caring, patient nature 

  • The ability to be flexible 

  •  The ability to work well within a team and independently 

 

If you wish to join our friendly and committed team and have a passion to see every child succeed, we would like to hear from you. 

 

Information about the School

West Leigh Junior School is part of Portico Academy Trust. 

Portico Academy Trust aspires to be at the heart of the local communities it serves. We aim to deliver to local families an excellent primary education and create new opportunities for our pupils.  Set in the heart of the community, West Leigh Junior School offers a welcoming environment that provides a rich curriculum, where children can enjoy learning and where achievement in all aspects of life is celebrated. 

 

Closing Date: 4 November 2024, midday

Interviews: Wednesday 13th November 2024

 

For further details or an application pack, please contact Mrs Rebecca Sanderson, Director of HR, Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB. 

Telephone: 01702 987890 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk 

 

Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your relevant experience. 

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 appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates. 

 

Application Documents 

Support Staff Application Form 

LSA Job Description 

LSA Person Specification 

MDA Job Description 

MDA Person Specification 

Application Email 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk 

Vacancy Position 

Admin Assistant

Location 

West Leigh Junior School, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB 

Salary 

Range: Level 5 Points 7 to 12 - £24,294 to £26,421 pro-rated (£8,348 to £9,079) 

Hours of work: 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday – 12.15pm to 3.15pm, term time only. 

Start Date 

As soon as possible 

About the Role 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Admin Assistant to join our busy office team. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to communicate with parents, children and colleagues in a positive and helpful way. 

The successful candidate will be required to hold a first aid qualification. Training can be provided. 

The successful candidate will ideally have: 

  • Experience of working with Microsoft Office Programmes. 

  • Knowledge of SIMs desirable. 

  • GCSE A-C/equivalent in English and Maths. 

  • A caring, patient nature. 

  • The ability to multi task in a fast paced environment. 

  • The ability to work well within a team and independently. 

 

If you wish to join our friendly and committed team and have a passion to see every child succeed, we would like to hear from you. 

 

Closing Date: 4th November, midday 

Interview Date: 11th November 2024 

 

For further details or an application pack, please contact Director of HR, Mrs Rebecca Sanderson, Portico Academy Trust, Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 2JB. 

Telephone: 01702 987890 ext 310 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk 

Please include a cover letter with your application form, commenting on how you feel you meet the person specification criteria and providing an insight into your relevant experience. 

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 appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

 

Application Documents 

Support Staff Application Form 

Admin Assistant Job Description

Admin Assistant Person Specification 

Application Email 

Email: recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk 

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