Job Introduction
Guillemont Junior School is a vibrant, supportive and inclusive mainstream school set in beautiful grounds. We have two Resourced Provisions: one for Speech Language and Communication Needs and one for Autism. We are part of a federation with Pinewood Infant School, providing additional opportunities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and flexible learning support assistant (LSA) with good communication skills to join our dedicated and hardworking team primarily within the resourced provision for children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). The successful candidate will be able to ensure that our children are supported in their education within the RP classroom, mainstream classes and through specific small group and 1:1 provisions. Initially this would be in our Resourced Provision for SLCN, but as an employee of Guillemont, staff need to be flexible as we move around the school.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Have some experience of working with children, (special needs experience is desirable but not essential).
- Demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills, (GCSE Grades A-C in Maths & English).
- 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 under guidance of the teachers.
- Work closely with and be accountable to the class teacher, who will give guidance on the nature and extent of the support and supervision.
- Undertake 30 minutes supervision of children at lunchtimes as directed.
- Plan and review regularly with the class teacher.
- Meet regularly with the inclusion manager, RP manager and RP teachers and contribute to children’s Learning Plans.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has passion, enthusiasm, patience and a positive outlook.
- Is motivated to support and help the learning of children with special needs.
- Can be professionally discrete and able to respect confidentiality.
- Has the ability to think on their feet and be highly effective at using their initiative.
In return, we will support your professional development and of course, you will have the chance to work with our highly motivated and friendly staff team, as well as our fantastically hardworking children.
Please apply early as the school reserve the right to interview on receipt of application.
Application Procedure
Closing date: 08.01.2025
For further information and an application form please contact the school on 01252 666846 or email Nicola Pearson, Administrative Officer, on: recruitment@pags.co.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.