Job Introduction
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Job Description
Freemantle C of E Community Academy, Southampton, SO15 3BQ:
- Closing Date: Wednesday 5th February 2025
- Interview Date: Wednesday 12th February 2025 (TBC)
- Job Start Date: April 2025 (or sooner if available)
- Contract/Hours: Permanent up to 30 hours
- Key Stage: EYFS (Nursery or Reception) or KS1 (depending on experience)
- Salary Type: NJC Scale Grade 5/6 (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Allowance Type: None
- Hours of Work: Full time
- Contact e-mail address: info@freemantleschool.co.uk
Job/Person Summary
Freemantle C of E Community Academy is a two-form entry primary and maintained nursery, catering for pupils from 3 to 11 years. We are seeking to appoint highly motivated, caring and talented Learning Support Assistants to join our team.
We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and innovative classroom practitioners who keen to work with children, supporting learning, both emotionally and academically.
The successful applicant will:
- have high expectations for behaviour
- be patient, positive, calm and caring
- be able to set and stick to boundaries
- have a passion for children's academic and social progress and wellbeing
- support children's social and emotional development and show empathy and understanding
- be enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative and able to use their initiative
- be committed to working as part of a team that has a 'can do' attitude
- understand confidentially and safeguarding
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to join our ‘Freemantle Family’ with a supportive professional family of enthusiastic staff to work alongside you.
- Happy, excited, polite and motivated children who are keen to please and eager to learn.
- A caring and friendly environment, committed to improving children’s life chances.
- Career development opportunities tailored to your needs.
- Fulfilment in your role knowing you have made a difference to children’s lives.
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.
