Job Introduction
St Mary’s is looking for a learning support assistant to support children with special educational needs on a 1:1 basis You will be well supported with training and supervision in your role and you get to be part of an incredible team that put children at the heart of all they do.
St Mary’s is a good school and a Centre of Excellence for Oracy. We are keen to work with individuals who are ambitious for all children and will be a team player.
We are looking for someone who:
Has excellent interpersonal skills and is caring, calm and patient
Has a positive attitude and is flexible to the demands of the role
Resilient in their role and seeks solutions to any problems
Is able to work as part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues
Enjoys working independently and with initiative
Is able to work with children individually to enable them to achieve their best
Can communicate clearly at all levels
Is able to provide written and verbal feedback to the class teacher as required
Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills
Demonstrates good English and mathematical skills
Understands confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
In return we can offer:
High quality Professional Development and commitment to your training needs
A small school community with Christian values where our vision is for all children to flourish and achieve great things
A supportive team of staff who are friendly and welcoming
Well behaved children, who want to learn, and are caring towards their peers
An experienced and welcoming LSA team
If you are interested in being part of our team, then we would like to meet you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please email the School Business Manager at hcook2@st-marysrc-pri.hants.sch.uk or phone the school office on 023 92583979 arrange an appointment
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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