Job Introduction
Job/Person Summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our excellent Learning Support Team and make a real difference to our children. The role will involve providing individualised and flexible support with children and their learning both in and out of the classroom with groups and individual children when appropriate. The post will also involve supervising children on some lunchtimes as a lunchtime supervisory assistant. We would be interested in hearing from existing support staff with an ELSA qualification, although this is not a requirement for the role.
The post is available for either an immediate start or as soon as possible for the right candidate who will need to give notice from their current position. There is the potential for flexibility linked to responsibilities, hours worked and pay rate which would be discussed at interview.
The successful applicant will:
- Have experience of working with children in the Primary School age group
- Be committed to supporting individual children's learning
- GCSE or Equivalent in English and Mathematics
- Be patient, cheerful and understanding
- Have good interpersonal skills
- Have a kind and calm manner
- Be able to play effectively and form strong relationships with children
- Have ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team
- Understand and appreciate the need for confidentiality
- Be able to clarify and explain instructions clearly
- Adapt learning according to the needs and interests of individual pupils
- Liaise with outside agencies alongside the class teacher and/or SENCO
We can offer:
- A warm welcome and caring ethos
- Experienced and supportive colleagues
- Opportunity to work as a member of a well-established team
- Well-behaved children
- Good quality resources
- Continued professional development
- Free Employee support through Health Assured including immediate family
- Free access to refreshments
- Regular Staff wellbeing newsletter
- Free entry into staff termly raffle
- Free Breakfast Club places for staff children who attend Western
Application Procedure
Please contact us by email adminoffice@western.hants.sch.uk to request an application pack. Visits can also be arranged - please telephone 01962 852591
Interview dates:
Friday 7th February
Monday 10th February
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.
