Job Introduction
Learning Support Assistant / Keyworker
We are seeking to recruit a dedicated, passionate and resilient Learning Support Assistant / Keyworker to join our committed team.
This rewarding role involves supporting children with a range of additional needs, including Cognition and Learning difficulties, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and other significant special educational needs. The successful candidate will provide flexible support across the school, which may include working alongside several children within a class, delivering small-group support, or providing intensive one-to-one support for an individual child.
Experience of supporting children, young people or adults with additional needs, whether in a professional or personal capacity, would be advantageous.
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working with children and has a patient, caring and nurturing nature.
- Communicates effectively and works positively as part of a team.
- Maintains a positive attitude and acts as an excellent role model.
- Is motivated, adaptable and sensitive to the developmental needs of children.
- Has the resilience to respond positively to challenging situations and bounce back after difficult days.
- Has a strong moral purpose and is committed to championing the needs of children.
- Is a reflective practitioner who can balance consistency with flexibility.
- Has experience supporting children or young people with Cognition and Learning needs, SEMH needs, ASC and/or other additional needs.
- Is Team Teach trained or willing to undertake this training.
- Can communicate effectively with teachers, senior leaders, parents and external professionals.
- Is resourceful, intuitive and proactive in finding solutions.
- Holds GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
We can offer:
- A welcoming school with a warm, caring ethos where wellbeing is at the heart of school improvement.
- Happy, enthusiastic and well-motivated children.
- A highly skilled and dedicated staff team committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child.
- A supportive leadership team and governing body that values and invests in professional development.
- Comprehensive training opportunities, including specialist SEND training.
- Opportunities for career progression and continued professional development.
If you have the skills, experience, enthusiasm and commitment to make a difference to children's lives, we would love to hear from you.
Application Procedure
We welcome applications from candidates who have the experience, skills, enthusiasm and commitment to become our next member of staff.
Please complete the application form found in the “About Us” section of this advert and email it to Mrs R Lloyd on r.lloyd@locksheath-jun.hants.sch.uk.
We would welcome visits to the school.
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.
