Job Introduction
Job/Person Summary
At Woodcroft Primary School, the staff work as a team to provide an exciting curriculum that broadens the experiences and opportunities for our children. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic LSA to support our children in all aspects of their education. Working closely with the class teacher, you will support both individuals and groups in all aspects of the curriculum. Developing strong relationships with our pupils is essential and helps them to flourish socially and academically. Our work to support our pupils’ personal development was rated outstanding by Ofsted (2024), something the whole team is passionate about.
We are able to give the successful candidate experience and training to work across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
The successful candidate will need to:
- Have a sense of humour and be a positive influence for our children’s learning
- Have high expectations of learning.
- Be able to develop good working relationships with children
- Be patient and calm
- Have the ability to work with the class teacher and support a child to access a range of learning
- Have previous experience of working with children on a 1:1 basis
- Prepare appropriate resources to meet the needs of the child
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Have 5 GCSEs including Maths and English
- Able to work independently with initiative
- Be competent in the use of ICT
We can offer you:
- Excellent professional development within the school
- An opportunity to work with a dedicated, committed and supported team of staff across the school
- An opportunity to work in a primary school that encourages creativity and always seeks to make a difference to pupils and the whole community
Visits to the school are welcome. If you have any questions, would like an application pack or would like to book an appointment please contact Mrs. Zoe King on 02392 593939 or e-mail z.king@woodcroft.hants.sch.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.
