Job Introduction
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Micheldever Church of England Primary School. In this role, you will primarily work with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1 Stage, often in a 1:1 or 1:2 setting, supporting pupils with special educational needs, including Down's syndrome.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support and interventions to meet the individual needs of children, particularly those with special educational needs
- Assist in the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum, ensuring that all children can access and engage with learning
- Build positive, nurturing relationships with the children and their families
- Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO to plan, deliver and evaluate effective support strategies
- Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of children's progress, and maintain accurate records
- Promote the school's Christian ethos and values through your interactions with the children
Requirements:
- A caring, non-judgemental approach and the ability to build trusting relationships
- Strong communication skills and a patient, calm, and positive demeanour
- The initiative to work independently, prioritise tasks, and demonstrate a flexible approach
A genuine passion for supporting and enabling children to reach their full potential
Salary: B grade
Micheldever Church of England Primary School lies in the Dever Valley; a small, friendly church school in the heart of the village of Micheldever. We are part of The Dever Valley Federation along with Barton Stacey C of E Primary School.
We are a successful Church of England (Controlled) Primary School with around eighty children, organised over four mixed-age classes. This helps to give our school the warm, friendly, family-feel that our families value. We know our children extremely well and treat them with respect as unique individuals. As a small school, we are able to provide our children with a caring and nurturing environment with a strong Christian ethos.
Our Christian values of Love, Trust, Hope and Forgiveness are intrinsic to daily life in our school. These values are closely linked to the school motto of 'Growing, Learning and Succeeding Together' and this makes clear our commitment to high quality learning and attainment, supported by our Vision & Values Statement.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive staff team of friendly, dedicated professionals, with opportunities for professional development in a school full of amazing children. If you share our commitment to providing the best possible education and care for our children, we would love to hear from you.
A visit to our school is highly recommended with an opportunity to learn more about the role; please contact our admin office (01962 774213) to arrange a visit or e mail our Business Manager, Mrs Christine Ball at c.ball@bartonstacey.hants.sch.uk for further information and an application form.
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.
