Job Introduction
Hatch Warren Junior is a three form entry school which serves the Hatch Warren area of Basingstoke. We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and hardworking team to work on a one to one basis with a child.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Maintain a high level of support for the children's needs
• Implement learning activities to enable the children to have access to the planned curriculum
• Help the children to develop social skills and appropriate interactions with peers.
• Have a willingness to learn new skills
• Have the ability to support the development of the children's social and self-help skills
• Use a variety of positive behaviour management strategies
• Work closely with and be accountable to the class teacher, who will give guidance on the nature and extent of the support and supervision
• Plan and review regularly with the class teacher
• Meet regularly with the SEN coordinator and contribute to Individual Education Plans
We are looking for someone who:
• Has a professional approach to all aspects of school life
• Possesses excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Has appropriate levels of literacy and numeracy
• Is able to work effectively as part of a successful team, show initiative and be flexible at all times
• Has experience of working with primary aged children
• Has a caring, cheerful and conscientious disposition
• Shows resilience and determination
• Has a good sense of humor
Application Procedure
We encourage and welcome visits to our school and a member of our admin team would be delighted to show you around. To arrange a visit please contact the school office via the email c.ryan@hwjs.hants.sch.uk or by calling the office on 01256 328252 to book a tour of the school.
Safer Recruitment
All successful candidates will be subject to online checks before being invited to interview.
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.
