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Learning Support Assistant

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners? If so we would like to invite you to join our small but forward thinking Primary school team. 

Nestled at the heart of our village, our school offers a rewarding role for someone looking to become a key part of a small, friendly community. This job provides the opportunity to help our children flourish in a supportive environment where every face is known and every contribution is truly valued. Your duties would be varied including small group work, supporting in class, 1:1 interventions and providing support at lunchtime either helping in the dining hall or supervising play in our beautiful grounds. Your ability to form positive relationships will be crucial in creating a supportive learning environment.

West Tytherley is one of two village schools which make up the Federation of Broughton and West Tytherley. Under the Federation, each school remains separate but works together under a single Governing Body and an Executive Head Teacher - Mrs. Macey. Each school retains its unique character, and both Broughton and West Tytherley pride themselves on their caring, small-school approach where children are known and valued as individuals. The federation provides a friendly and progressive environment to work in and we offer an excellent induction and professional development opportunities beyond those available to individual village schools. We provide an effective and supportive program of CPD which is adapted to meet the current needs of the staff. 


What we offer

  • The chance to work in a friendly well-run school 

  • A great placed accessible school, situated in a pleasant location 

  • Fun, caring, small number of children

  • Pay is spread across the year, so you work term time but get paid all year round

  • Ongoing CPD

  • Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

  • Onsite parking

The successful candidates will:

  • Have a child-centred approach

  • Have a good level of maths and literacy

  • Have the ability to keep pupils motivated and engaged

  • Have a calm but firm approach

  • Be able to adapt and think on your feet

  • Be flexible and willing to learn

  • Be able to work as part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues

  • Be able to work independently and on your own initiative

  • Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written

  • Demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills

  • Understand confidentiality and safeguarding procedures

  • Provide a safe, secure, inclusive environment where all pupils are supported and challenged to achieve their full potential.

  • Encouraging pupils to have creative and enquiring minds as confident, resilient and happy learners with good mental and physical health.

 Application Procedure

Please complete the online Support Application form on the school website and send to adminoffice@west-tytherley.hants.sch.uk or contact the School for a visit 01794 340338

  

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.

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