Job Introduction
Job/Person Summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and patient Learning Support Assistant to join our LSA team in the Infant school. Currently the school will be operating on two sites until the building work has been completed. The post will be in Year 1.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is kind and caring and has good and calm communication skills.
- Has an encouraging attitude and uses positives strategies to nurture, motivate and support children in their learning
- Is self-reflective, has a willingness to learn and demonstrates initiative.
- Has resilience and is enthusiastic about working with children.
- Is a team player, able to work closely with teachers and other adults within our school community to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils.
- Has an understanding of complex behaviours.
- Has Math's and English GCSE or equivalent and is computer literate.
We can offer:
- A supportive staff team
- Regular training and supervision to support you in your role and develop your practice.
- A chance to make a difference in the lives of those in our community
You will need to be committed to supporting and developing children’s learning and building upon the relationships already in place within the classroom. Experience of working with vulnerable children in schools, speech and language understanding and motor skills development would be desirable but training is possible.
This post will be for 27.5 hours per week and is a permanent role. Due to requiring consistency for the children with whom you will be working with the role is offered at 5 days a week term time only. The pay scale will be Grade C (£24,405- £25,430 pro-rata). We are looking for someone to start after Christmas.
Application Procedure
We are happy to show you round our school or to have a telephone call with you to answer any questions you may have. Lots of information is on our website for you to view and read. Please phone the office if you would like a tour or to speak to someone further.
Further information can be sourced from the school office admin@peelcommon-jun.hants.sch.uk or via telephone 01329 281206.
Completed applications should be returned to the school office for the attention of Mrs H Ainsley.
The interview date will be Thursday 19th December 2024.
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.
