Job Introduction
Join our team as a Learning Support Assistant with a fully-funded pathway into teaching!
Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Do you have the flair for supporting pupils and helping them achieve their full potential? Did you have a teacher that has inspired you? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Silchester C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational and passionate Learning Support Assistant who can sprinkle magic into the minds of our children each day and to work among our talented, caring, dynamic and highly motivated staff team. We are a GOOD school that is continually moving forward, securing high standards and excellent rates of progress for all our children.
We are committed to collaborative working to provide positive and successful inclusive learning experiences for all our pupils. Candidates must have recent and relevant qualifications and the preferred candidate will also have some or all of the following desirable qualities:
- Experience of working with children in a primary school setting
- Experience of working with a child or children with additional SEMH needs or SEND
- Experience of working in various year groups across the primary phase, including early years
- GCSE English and/or Maths at grade C or above
- A degree-level qualification for those candidates wanting to progress onto the fully-funded pathway into teaching
What we can offer you:
- Fully-funded Teacher Apprenticeship following successful completion of appraisal targets after year one.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Regular training sessions and workshops to enhance your skills.
- Access to a network of experienced educators and mentors
- Support for further education and qualifications.
Please apply for the above position if you:
- Enjoy working with primary-age children in a patient, positive manner and have a genuine passion for supporting pupils with diverse learning needs
- Are prepared to be accountable for the provision and progress of the child/children in conjunction with the class teachers and Inclusion Leader.
- Are a team player who remains calm when things do not always go to plan
- Are an excellent communicator who will work with a range of professionals and support both the child/children and the parents implementing programmes devised to meet the needs of the child/children.
- Are flexible, practical, creative and can adapt the curriculum to suit the needs and abilities of the individual child.
- Have experience of liaising with outside agencies regarding the needs and progress of the child/children.
Synergy Schools Partnership
The Synergy Schools Partnership is a group of 5 schools who work closely together in North Hampshire. As a group of schools, we are driven by the moral purpose of doing all we can to support children’s education with the 100% belief that by working together we are better. Therefore, we will continue to offer support and partnership towards anyone who shares similar values as ourselves.
How to Apply
Visits to the school will be warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office if you would like a candidate tour. For further details, an application pack or to book a visit, please contact the school office, on 0118 970 0256. Alternatively please email adminoffice@silchester.hants.sch.uk
We believe that every child should be given every opportunity to achieve their potential and make progress in every area of school life.
Silchester C of E Primary School and Hampshire County Council 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.
