Job Introduction
We are looking for an enthusiastic, supportive and caring LSA to join Anton Junior’s team of staff. This vacancy is a full time role and will predominantly involve supporting children’s’ learning as well as general class duties and lunchtime supervision. The successful candidate will work flexibly and creatively, with the class teacher, to ensure that pupils develop emotionally and socially whilst effectively accessing curriculum.
The post requires the successful applicant to also work with other members of staff, support staff, SENDCo, outside agencies and parents and carers to promote learning. Applicants should therefore have excellent written and oral communication skills and have a proven record of working effectively as part of a team.
The successful candidate will be offered the appropriate support and training for the role.
We are looking for someone with the following attributes:
- Positivity, flexibility and resilience
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated
- A warm, friendly and consistently clear approach to learning and behaviour management
- Ability to maintain a high level of support to enable access to the curriculum
- Helps children develop social skills and appropriate interactions with their peers
- Ability to stay calm under pressure
- Can work closely with the class teacher, who will give guidance on the nature and extent of the support and supervision
- Is able to work independently and show initiative
- Has good time management and organisational skills
- Is able to keep succinct records of involvement
- At least GCSE or O level in Maths and English
- An understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities.
Application Procedure
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. If you would like to arrange a visit please contact Sarah McNair, our School Business Manager, via email - hr@anton-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.
