Job Introduction
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking Learning Support Assistant to join our federated team. This is a position within our federation which will start within the infant school.
Our Learning Support Assistants are highly valued members of our federated community. Their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is constantly supported with bespoke training delivered by highly skilled members of the Balksbury team. If you are looking for a federation that is totally committed to engaging and inspiring children within their learning, and a commitment to your CPD, then Balksbury Federation is the place for you.
Established in 2011, Balksbury Federation sits on the outskirts of Andover and is easily accessible for Basingstoke, Winchester and Salisbury.
Our schools are happy with highly motivated, well-behaved and inspiring children. Both schools share the same site and have extensive grounds that hold many opportunities to take learning outside the classroom.
You will be somebody who will support the federation in respecting and valuing each child, working in collaboration with our teachers to ensure children gain a wealth of educational experiences.
This position includes a lunchtime supervisory role.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Able to enthuse and inspire children
- Able to challenge, support and motivate all children to achieve high standards
- Able to think creatively and adapt learning for all needs
- Able to support the pastoral needs of children
- Able to work under pressure with good time management skills
- Eager to take a full and active part in all aspects of our federated life
- Naturally positive with a great sense of humour!
We can offer you the opportunity to:
- Work with a highly talented team where everyone is valued
- Be part of a federation who care passionately about the wellbeing of our children and adults
- Further your personal development
- Work with children who are enthusiastic learners
- Contribute to a team who love to laugh
- Make a difference
What our staff say:
‘I know that my wellbeing is always looked after’
‘I have never felt more part of a team as I do at Balksbury’
‘I’m always involved in everything, both inside and outside the classroom. I feel valued and appreciated as part of the Balksbury family’
‘I love helping children to blossom and improve and to achieve their full potential, from Year R to Year 6’
Application Procedure
We warmly welcome you to look around.
Please contact the school office on 01264 365642 or email:t.woodhams@balksbury-inf.hants.sch.uk to arrange your visit.
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st October
Interview Date: Wednesday 15th October
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.
