Job Introduction
Job/Person Summary
Haselworth Primary School is a small school located in the heart of Gosport. We have a caring and supportive ethos with happy children, who are eager to learn.
Are you passionate about education and ready to bring your experience and enthusiasm to a nurturing and well-established school community? 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.
It is important for the successful candidate to show empathy, resilience, initiative, dedication to our pupils and a good sense of humour.
This role will include working 1:1 with children with SEND, small group intervention work and general classroom support.
Your responsibilities will include;
- Supporting children’s learning and development
- Encouraging social skills, independence, and confidence in young learners.
- Helping to establish clear routines that create a calm and supportive environment.
- Planning and delivering activities that promote the curriculum, in collaboration with the Teacher and in line with the ethos and approach of the classroom.
- Observing, recording, and contributing to the assessment of children’s progress.
- Supporting children with additional needs where required.
- Having a good understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
What we are looking for someone with:
- A sense of humour and the ability to be a positive influence for our children’s learning
- High expectations of learning.
- The ability to develop good working relationships with children
- Patience and a calming presence
- The ability to work with the class teacher and support a child to access a range of learning
- Previous experience of working with children on a 1:1 basis
- The ability to work as part of a team
- The ability to work independently with initiative
- Competency in the use of ICT
- A commitment to safeguarding children
- A genuine love for working with children and supporting their development.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
- Good English, Maths and IT skills.
In return, we can offer you:
- Happy children who love learning
- Committed staff and governors
- A small school with a family feel
- Excellent CPD opportunities and support
- A school where children are at the heart of learning
Application Procedure
Visits are strongly recommended as we would love to show you around and share what makes our school so special. To arrange a visit please contact our School Business Manager Suzanne Rix by email s.rix@haselworth.hants.sch.uk or by phone 02392 583657 to make an appointment and request an application pack.
Early applications are strongly encouraged — we reserve the right to interview exceptional candidates before the closing date
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.
