1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Job Introduction

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Dream Big, Aim High & Make a Difference

At Potley Hill Primary School, we believe every child has the potential to achieve great things.  Our school was Ofsted rated GOOD in October 2024 with OUTSTANDING behaviour and attitudes, and we are proud of the inclusive, ambitious and nurturing environment we've built together.  Now we are looking for a committed and creative Learning Support Assistant to join us on our journey of continuous improvement and impact.

        Are you:

•         A passionate individual who inspires children to love learning?
•         Committed to high expectations and unlocking every child's full potential?
•         A team player who brings positivity, reflection and drive to your work?
•         Calm, supportive and resilient, especially when dealing with challenging behaviour?
•         Energetic, creative and a person with vision?
•         A reflective practitioner who responds positively to feed back?

If so, why not come and look around our one-form entry primary school within the friendly and  welcoming Frogmore Campus?  We are looking for an outstanding and motivated 1:1 Learning  Support Assistant who has the energy and drive to support the communication and interaction needs of a child on a 1:1 basis, facilitating their inclusion within the classroom and delivering specific, targeted interventions.

       The successful candidate will be :

•         Patient, nurturing and genuinely enjoy working with children
•         An excellent communicator with a positive proactive approach
•         Able to follow guidance while also using initiative
•         Adaptable and able to respond to a child's individual needs
•         Able to understand confidentiality and safeguarding
•         Confident in using IT
•          Experienced in supporting children with ASD or Communication and interaction needs

In return, Potley Hill Primary School can offer you:

•         Enthusiastic and well behaved children who are eager to learn
•         A small but friendly staff who work effectively as a team to meet the needs of all the pupils
•         An environment  where everyone is valued to make a difference to the lives of all pupils  
•        Opportunities for your own professional  development

In the first instance, the contract is for 28:45 hours per week and we would like to appoint someone as soon as possible.  We retain the right to interview early if the right candidate applies.  The role is 08:40 am - 15:20 pm

Previous applicants need not apply.

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.