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Our school is a very special place where pupils, staff and governors work in a community where we aim to be Ready, Respectful, Resilient, Responsible, Resourceful and Reflective every day. This could be the start of your Mayfield journey.
Mayfield School is at the heart of a thriving and diverse local community. We are one of the first single-site, all-through maintained schools in the country, which we believe provides us with a unique opportunity to join together for an educational purpose, to improve and shape the lives of the children (Year R – Year 11) in our learning community. Our school operates as an all-through school with a single vision, set of values, staff, and Governing Body.
Mayfield School started a new era with the opening of our brand new state-of-the-art building in 2021. This has provided our school community with new facilities, such as a large sports hall, new drama rooms, new assembly hall, a large canteen and café area and much more besides. We are a friendly, vibrant school with high standards and expectations. We pride ourselves on the positive relationships we foster, knowing every young person as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations through our ambitious and inclusive curriculum. Our ambition is to build on our excellent pastoral care with high standards and expectations so that young people are able to flourish and to achieve their very best.
Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to criminal records bureau checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
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Primary Learning Support Assistant
Do you want a rewarding role supporting and making a difference to our students and support your colleagues to ensure children's learning is at the centre? Then this is the vacancy for you.
Overview
Mayfield School seeks to appoint an euthanasic, caring and energetic Primary School Learning Support Assistant. This role is an amazing opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference to young people who need additional support including speech and language.
What does Mayfield have to offer:
· A highly skilled, diverse, and driven team of committed employees who are dedicated to the education of children
· Employee Assistance Programme
· An exciting and vibrant environment in which to work
· Supported development to meet your career aspirations
· Being part of an inclusive Trust across primary and secondary education
· Access to Blue Light card (subject to eligibility)
We are looking for someone who:
· Preferably has experience in a similar supporting role although not essential
· Is engaged and has a euthanasic about primary education
· Has a supportive and one team work ethic
· Is positive with a can-do attitude
· Has a caring persona for those around them
· Takes notice of the details and observant of the little things
· Can evidence they have passed both GCSE (or equivalent) English and Math’s
· Able to work 40 weeks per year (term time +5 days) and 31.2 hours per week over 5 days
Our school
Our school is a very special place where students, staff and governors work in a community where we aim to 'Believe. Achieve. Succeed.' every day. This is driven by our set of shared values - Ambition, Inclusion and Respect.
Mayfield School is at the heart of a thriving and diverse local community. We are one of the first single-site, all-through maintained schools in the country, which we believe provides us with a unique opportunity to improve and shape the lives of all students (Year R – Year 11) in our community. We strive for all students at Mayfield School to receive a high-quality education, in a safe environment where all children are valued, supported, inspired and future ready. Mayfield prides itself on the positive relationships fostered, knowing every young person as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations through our ambitious and inclusive curriculum.
How to apply
Please complete the application form and return to recruitment.mayfield@salterns.org.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Further information
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role or would like to arrange a tour, please contact our HR Department on 02392 693432. If you require any special arrangements or assistance in completing the application form, please do contact the HR department.
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