Job Introduction
Job/Person Summary
COVE JUNIOR SCHOOL IS 'AIMING HIGH' - ARE YOU?
- Are you passionate about helping children of all abilities to thrive?
Are you someone who is energetic, creative and proactive?
Are you keen to improve your own skills and knowledge?
Then you should definitely apply.
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant to join our hard working and friendly team. We have 12 single-age group classes with no more than 25 children in a class. Our school is filled with like-minded people who want to make a difference to the children in our school. This role will involve in-class support, possible 1:1 support for individual children and running interventions.
We are looking for a colleague who:
- Has knowledge of the key aspects of the role of an LSA
- Has secure knowledge of basic literacy and mathematics
- Can enthuse and inspire children to learn
- Has high expectations and a positive attitude
- Has excellent communication skills and can relate well to others
- Ideally has experience of working with children, though this is not essential for right candidate
- Has a positive approach to behaviour management
- Is willing to try new ideas
- Is enthusiastic, resilient and has a good sense of humour
- Has good organisational skills.
Cove Junior School will offer:
- Happy, polite and well-behaved children who are enthusiastic about learning
- A caring and positive learning environment
- A friendly and committed team. In our last Ofsted inspection, it was noted that, 'There is an appetite for learning and success at Cove Junior School. Everyone aims high.’'
- Support and motivation from professional colleagues
- Exciting opportunities for your professional development.
Interview date: Thursday 28th November
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you would like to arrange a tour, to have the chance to meet us and see our school, please contact Caroline Gontard, our Senior Admin Officer, on 01252 542941 or atc.gontard@cove-jun.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.
