Job Introduction
Job / Person Summary
We are seeking to appoint 2 enthusiastic and friendly learning support assistant to join our team. The role will include supporting groups and individuals with a range of needs. Part of your hours will be worked over the lunchtime break to help support with children’s play. We have some movement of current staff within the federation so there is some flexibility regarding whether the roles will be in the infant school or the junior school.
One role will be fixed term for the year and the other will be maternity cover. Both roles are for 28.75 hours per week, term time only, plus a 1/2 lunch duty every day.
We are looking for two learning support assistant who:
- Has GCSE grade C equivalent English and maths
- Lives our school values every day
- Has experience supporting children to flourish in school or another setting
- Is proactive and able to use their initiative
- Wants to learn, grow and be part of a team
- Understands the importance of safeguarding and the need for confidentiality
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to be part of a federation of primary aged pupils with a new leadership team
- Inclusive schools that includes Resourced Provision for a total of 22 children with varied additional needs
- Motivated, well-behaved children with positive attitudes to learning
- Supportive colleagues, parents, governors and community
Please tell us in your application about your:
- Relevant qualifications eg first aid
- Passion for helping children learn and achieve
- Ability to work as a team player
- Previous successes working with children of primary age
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed after the end of the school day. For an application pack or to arrange a visit or an informal chat with our headteacher, please contact Nicola Leete in the school office on 01730 892666 or email nleete@lissfederation.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.