Job Introduction
KS2 LSA 1, Learning Support Assistant
Closing date: Friday 6th December 2024
Job Start Date: 6th January 2025
Contract/Hours: Temp to Perm; initial 12-month Fixed Term Contract,
Salary Details: Grade B, scale is dependent upon experience
£24,027 – £24,348 FTE, £18,054 - £18,295 actual depending on experience
Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week, 5 days per week, term time only
Location of Role: Hook Junior School
We are looking to appoint a confident, flexible and highly-motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated school team. The successful applicant will be joining our strong, supportive team of support staff to support teaching and learning of all children of all abilities in KS2. The role will involve you working with pupils with special educational needs as well as supporting pupils with their mental health. Your support will extend into lunchtimes covering lunchtime duties.
The successful candidate will have:
- A passion for working with children and for teaching and learning
- Experience child development, in a school setting or similar
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) grade C or above
- Positive behaviour management skills
- A positive attitude and be flexible to the demands of the role and the needs of the school
- The skills to work independently and with initiative
- The ability to form and sustain positive relationships with all children and stakeholders
- Acute self-awareness, emotional intelligence and the ability to work well as part of a team
- Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and confidentiality
In return we offer you:
- A welcoming school environment to work in with excellent facilities and resources
- Children who want to achieve, are happy, polite and give their best
- A supportive and friendly staff team who believe in each and every child
- Opportunities for professional development
Hook Junior School is a 4-form entry junior school with a friendly and capable support staff team. We were delighted to have received the elusive, second outstanding grade from Ofsted in June 2023 which reflects the high standards we strive for and the positive impact we aim to make on the lives of our children.
Application Procedure
Please visit our school website to find out about our school or to discuss the post in more detail, please call and speak with Rebeccah Boardman on 01256 762 468.
To apply, please download and complete an application form using the link at the top right of this page. Return your completed application form to us by email (adminoffice@hook-jun.hants.sch.uk) with a subject line of ‘KS2 LSA 1 Application’.
Interviews will be scheduled upon receipt of applications. We reserve the right to close the vacancy should the right candidate be found before the listed closing date; therefore, we encourage candidates to apply early.
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.