Job Introduction
We are seeking to appoint an Early Years Learning Support Assistant to work within our Early Years/Year 1 Classroom. Your role would include supporting children with learning needs including communication and interaction needs.
The successful candidate will work within supportive team in EYFS under the direction of the SENCo and the class teacher.
We are looking for someone who:
- has experience of working within a school or nursery environment
- has experience of supporting children with complex needs including autism.
- has experience of intensive interaction and developing communication systems such as PECS.
- is able to adapt learning in the moment
- has a positive and calm manner
- is able to work independently with initiative
- has high expectations of learning
- would enjoy working with our younger children in our new Resourced Provision
- has a good standard of general education (GSCE grades A-C in English and Maths)
The role will require the successful candidate to:
- meet and greet the child to ensure that transition from home to school is positive.
- make them feel safe, happy and cared for at school
- provide a calm, structured environment
- support with toilet and personal care needs
- work under the directions of the class teacher and SENCO
We can offer you an opportunity to:
- make a difference to the learning lives of the children in our school
- Be part of a happy, positive and effective team of teaching and support staff
- have a voice and a real impact in our school
- become the BEST that you can be
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.