Job Introduction
Bordon Infant School is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our successful staff team.
Bordon Infants is very popular, and as our latest Ofsted report shows, a very successful school. We have an amazing team of staff who work together well to ensure our children get the very best we can give them. As the first line of our report states “Pupils love to learn at this welcoming and nurturing school”.
The school is expanding and we are taking an additional class of children next year. We need a new LSAs to support both in class and with children with specific needs.
We have a fantastic track record of supporting LSAs into teaching so if that is a route you are considering we may be the school for you. There are many different routes that can be taken to achieve this and the school will provide the support and experience to enable the right candidate to eventually be a highly successful teacher. If being a teacher is not for you we have many other professional development opportunities.
Our ideal candidate will be able to support teaching staff in planning and providing for the learning needs of all children. They will also be able to work with the SENCo in running small group and 1-1 interventions. This means that proficient ICT skills are a must for our ideal candidate, along with the willingness to contribute to the wider needs of our school.
We also require all support staff to be able to plan for and teach groups for our school-wide Read Write Inc. literacy program, so the ability to recognise and cater for the needs of a specific group of children is essential.
Our Learning Support Assistants are also our Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants, providing an outstanding play experience for the children.
Hours will be Monday to Friday term-time including all INSET training days
LSA role 26.67 hrs per week (8.30am – 3.20pm).
SMA role 5.25 hrs per week 12-1.05 Mon – Fri Salary grade A 12.17 per hr
We are seeking applicants who:
- are committed to the highest possible levels of achievement for every child
- have excellent team work skills
- are able to work under the direction of the class teacher but at the same time showing initiative
- have the patience and the imagination to help and inspire our children with their learning
- has trained to NVQ level 2 standard or above
- has GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English to grade C or above
We can offer:
- a friendly staff who have a genuine desire to help and support each other
- amazing children who make coming into work each day exciting
- an exciting career opportunity with a commitment from the school to support professional development
- support from a strong and established SLT with all aspects of the role
To find out more about applying for this role please call Bordon Infant School on 01420472358, application forms can be collected at the school office.
Please send application forms to k.fisher@bordon-inf.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.
