Job Introduction
Interview Date: 14th January 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Fixed Term Part time
Salary Type: Grade B, £22,737 - £23,058 FTE
Hours of Work: 27.5 hours per week, 8.30-15.00 Monday - Friday
Location: Southwood Infant School
Contact email address: adminoffice@southwood.hants.sch.uk
“Pupils are extremely happy to come to this nurturing school, where staff know each child as an individual. The school values of excellence, respect and enjoyment permeate through every aspect of school life. … The school is ‘friendly and welcoming – the perfect start in life’.”
Ofsted April 2023
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join our friendly and hard-working team. This role will involve supporting children on a one to one basis in an LSA capacity. The role will be class based.
Candidates should have Maths and English qualifications to GCSE Grade C or above or their equivalent. Experience of supporting young children in a school setting would be an advantage but is not essential.
We are looking for someone:
- Who is positive and cheerful and has a 'can do' attitude
- Who has a kind, child-centred approach to learning and progress
- Who is creative and flexible
- Who maintains high standards
- Who can work collaboratively within a team
- Who has very good organisational skills, the ability to use their own initiative
- Has a passion for inclusion and supporting every child to be the best they can be
- Who has some experience of early phonics and reading, maths and writing skills
- An understanding of Special Educational Needs would be an advantage
Our school is a great place to work and we can offer:
- Delightful, enthusiastic and well behaved children who enjoy learning
- A friendly, highly professional and supportive team who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another.
- An inclusive school ethos that promotes a love of learning and develops happy, motivated children.
- Excellent professional development and leaders who care about your wellbeing.
- A “good” school with ‘Outstanding’ personal development.
- A bright, modern and well-resourced school environment.
- A supportive and committed Governing Body and PTA
Application Procedure
An application form can be requested by contacting Mrs Hurlow by telephone on 01252 375420 or email our school office at adminoffice@southwood.hants.sch.uk
Early applications are encouraged as they will be considered as they are received. We reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. For more information about our school, please visit our school website www.southwoodinfantschool.co.uk
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.
