Job Introduction
We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and caring Early Years / KS1 Learning Support Assistant, who has experience of supporting children aged 3 to 7 years old. The role is to support children in the Early Years or KS1 to work alongside class teachers to provide support to help all pupils including children with EHC plans.
Our children are brilliantly supported by a committed team who all share in our school values of respect, responsibility and resilience. Our values underpin and encompass our school commitment to this vision, allowing children to grow together to be the best they can be.
Kings Worthy was judged to be good in its Ofsted inspection in March 2022. We are particularly proud that the report commented, “our school’s nurturing and caring environment with high aspirations for all pupils”. Our priority is to further strengthen the already high-quality learning in our school enabling us to enhance our capacity to meet the needs of the children.
The successful candidate will:
- Understand that behaviour is always a form of communication and to be able to provide positive behaviour support.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have the ability to work as part of a collaborative and supportive team.
- Be enthusiastic and patient.
- Have recent experience of working in Early Years, Nursery or Key Stage 1 setting and have a good understanding of child development.
- Be able to use initiative to develop and deliver own programs to promote self-regulation and self-esteem in individual children.
- Is able to work independently and with initiative.
- Interested in furthering their own professional development.
- Qualifications in English and maths are essential.
We can offer:
- A positive school ethos
- Wonderful children who are enthusiastic and willing to learn
- A friendly and welcoming staff
- Free tea and coffee
- Work in partnership with the class teachers, LSAs and the SENDCo.
- Good support within the role from experienced staff
- A supportive well-being team
- Opportunities for development and training
If you are interested in finding out more about us, you are warmly encouraged to come and visit. Please call the school office on 01962 881410 or email the school Business Manager at r.cregan@kingsworthy.hants.sch.uk for 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.
