Stisted Church of England Primary Academy Stisted, Braintree, Essex CM77 8AN Telephone: 01376 325116 Fax: 01376 326810 E-mail: [email protected] Principal: Mr M J Hawrylak (BA) 4th November 2013 Dear Applicant POST: SEN Montessori Learning Support Assistant Band 2 Required: 6th January 2014 29.5 hrs p/w (Fixed Term) Thank you very much for asking for this recruitment pack. Stisted Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work in our Montessori unit and a classroom setting. This role involves supporting learning for a range of children within a Montessori environment as well as specific responsibilities for helping children with special educational needs integrate into a mainstream classroom and the lunchtime setting. We are keen to appoint someone who has successful experience of working in a Montessori setting or someone who can demonstrate they are familiar with the principles that underpin this approach, curriculum and materials. Relevant training and qualifications is desirable but not essential. This role is initially for a fixed term contract as it is dependent on funding from a specific child with a statement of educational need. The ability to support children with special educational needs and dedication to contributing to our positive and caring ethos is also essential. This rare and exciting opportunity is subject to the relevant DBS checks and references as we are committed to safeguarding our children. Specific hours : Mornings Afternoons Monday : 8.30 -10.30am. 1.10 -3.15 10.50 - 12.40pm Tuesday : 8.30 -10.30am. 1.10 -3.15 10.50 - 12.40pm Wednesday : 8.30 -10.30am. 1.10 -3.15 10.50 - 12.40pm Thursday : 8.30 -10.30am. 1.10 -3.15 10.50 - 12.40pm Friday : 8.30 -10.30am. 1.10 -3.15 10.50 - 12.40pm Total hours : 29.5 hrs p/w If you would like to find out more about our school, please take a look at our website: www.stisted-academy.co.uk We strongly advise that all applicants visit the school and complete the application form making references to the headings on the form as these refer to the specific qualities within the Person Specification and Job Description we require. We are committed to equal opportunities and our aim is to ensure that all applicants receive clear and useful information about the post and our school. We hope that the information within the application pack is of help to you in deciding whether to apply for this post. Guidance notes about the application process, which cover the following areas, are enclosed with this letter: Job Description Person Specification How to make your application Equal Opportunities Qualifications References Medical clearance Disclosure of criminal convictions Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom Canvassing Return of application form Completed application forms should be returned to the Headteacher at the above address by midday on Monday 18th November Interviews will take place during the week beginning 25th November. Kind regards Martin Hawrylak Headteacher GUIDANCE NOTES How to make an application Please complete the application form in black ink. This application form and process has been designed to provide the range of information necessary for a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. You are not required to submit a CV since all applications must be made on the enclosed application form. You will need to demonstrate in your application how you are able to fulfil the requirements of the person specification and job description for the post, as this will form the basis on which decisions are made on selection for interview. The application form has been designed to assist applicants to keep to the person specification. Equal Opportunities Stisted Primary Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and committed to ensuring that applicants are selected for appointment on the basis of their abilities relevant to the job. Your application will therefore be considered strictly on the basis of experience, skills, aptitudes, knowledge, attainments and any other criteria necessary to undertake the duties of the post, as set out in the enclosed person specification. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a Recruitment Monitoring Information form. Completion of the form will help us ensure that our policy and procedures are effective in avoiding discrimination and promoting equal opportunities in recruitment. The information you provide will be used for monitoring and statistical data purposes only and will not be seen by the short listing panel. The form will be detached from your application form prior to short-listing. Qualifications Please include details of all professional qualifications egg qualified teacher status (including DfE number), NNEB, AAT, City & Guilds, BTEC etc. You will be asked to provide evidence of any qualification(s) specifically required for the post. References will always be taken up before an offer of appointment is made, normally at the interview stage (unless otherwise indicated). Your referees will be informed that the Governing Body operates an open reference and open file policy and that you may have access to any information within the reference. Medical Clearance If you are shortlisted for interview you will be asked to complete a confidential medical questionnaire and may be asked to attend an appointment with the Academy’s occupational physician at County Hall, Chelmsford. Disclosure of Criminal Convictions All applicants will be required to disclose details of both spent and unspent criminal convictions if invited to interview. Those applicants who are appointed to posts within the school will also be required to complete an additional form to enable a check to be made on their criminal record through the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) as defined by the Exceptions Order associated with the Employment of Offender’s legislation. Please see the attached copy of the Employment of ex-Offenders policy. The post you are applying for is subject to Enhanced Criminal check. Candidates who are asked to complete the CRB form will also be asked to show evidence of identity egg birth certificate/passport/driving licence etc. Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 Under the asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we are required to ensure that all our employees have leave to enter and remain in the UK and are not subject to a condition precluding them from taking up employment. We would therefore ask you to bring with you, if invited to interview, an original document containing a National Insurance Number, egg P45, P46 or P60 or an old payslip and one of the following: British birth certificate or passport; European Economic Area (or ESS) passport or identity document; Passport or travel document endorsed to show that the holder is entitled to work in the UK (work permit); Certificate of registration or naturalisation as British citizen; A letter issued by the Home Office confirming that a person has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK. Canvassing Direct or indirect canvassing of members of the governing body or senior managers of the Academy by you, or on your behalf, is strictly forbidden. Failure to disclose a family relationship to any employee or governor may lead to your disqualification. Returning of application form Please ensure that your application is returned by the closing date as detailed in the accompanying letter. .