Our Vacancies
Our vacancies are advertised on our school website, eTeach and DfE teacher vacancies.
We currently have the following vacancies:
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
The successful candidate will work to support the class teacher with small groups or provide more specialist support for a child on a 1:1 basis. The successful candidate will have:
- Experience of working as part of a team or 1:1 to support pupils with special educational needs (SEND).
- Experience of working with a range of pupils, including those with SEND, particularly those with autism, speech, language and communication difficulties and social and emotional need
- Relevant and recent experience of working with pupils with SEMH and with external agencies
- Enthusiasm and motivation
- and experience of working in partnership with teachers, parents and other professionals
Applicants without the necessary experience will be considered as comprehensive training will be given.
Contract: This is a permanent post.
Hours of work: 8.45am to 3.20pm (60 mins unpaid lunch break) Monday to Friday, total 27 hours 55 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days).
Salary is LCC Grade 5 - pay range 7-8 (£11.98 - £12.17 per hour) dependent on experience.
If you would like to apply for the post, please submit your application by 12 noon Friday 15th March 2024. In addition to the online application, please email a cover letter addressed to Mr C Bowpitt, Head teacher to office@thistlymeadow.leics.sch.uk, setting out why you would like to apply for the role, what strengths and experience you can bring to Thistly Meadow and what makes you the best candidate - share your passion!
Please note: Interviews will take place the week commencing 18th March 2024. If you do not hear from us, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. If you are invited to attend for interview, references will be taken up prior to the interview date.
Privacy Notice Thistly Meadow Job applicants
Candidates can apply through eteach using the link at the top of this page for either post or by downloading and completing the application forms for the role. Please ensure you attach a covering letter to your application stating why you think you should be considered for the post.
What we offer:
- The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school
- Good opportunities for personal and career development, comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- A competitive salary
- The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension scheme
- An occupational sick pay scheme
- Family friendly policies - Discounted childcare (Breakfast and After School Club)
- Access to a car sharing scheme and cycle to work scheme and a range of local and national discounts on shopping, eating out, bus travel, health clubs and much more
Thistly Meadow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. An enhanced DBS check will be required for all posts.