Job Introduction
Learning Support Assistant
- 31.25 hours per week – Monday- Friday 08:45-15:30
- Grade B – Grade C depending on experience (£24,796 - £25,186 FTE)
Job/Person summary
Bartley C of E Junior School is a friendly junior school on the edge of the New Forest.
We are seeking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team and make a difference to our pupils. Our dedicated team are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
The successful candidate:
- is warm, friendly and genuinely puts children at the centre of everything they do;
- believes passionately in inclusive education and ensuring every child feels a sense of belonging;
- values diversity and promotes understanding, acceptance and respect for others;
- understands that children learn best when their emotional wellbeing is supported;
- has experience of supporting children with additional needs, or a willingness to develop expertise in this area;
- demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
- can build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families;
- can use initiative, think creatively and work flexibly;
- is committed to helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence;
- promotes inclusion and has high expectations for all pupils;
- is patient, calm and resilient when supporting children who may experience barriers to learning;
- is organised, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team;
- is committed to inclusion, equality and safeguarding; and
- is willing to undertake training and continue developing their practice.
- has a positive approach, be calm and caring
Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
- preparing interventions
- assisting the class teacher and SENDCO ensuring that pupils have access to the curriculum
- delivering small group interventions
- helping implement lesson plans
- break and lunchtime supervision
- supporting children with pupil behaviour needs
We can offer the successful candidate:
- a caring and inclusive school community where staff enjoy working as part of a supportive team
- a genuinely inclusive school community where every child is valued and supported;
- the opportunity to work in a school where wellbeing and belonging are at the heart of everything we do;
- a highly supportive and experienced staff team committed to inclusion and continuous improvement;
- opportunities for high-quality professional development and SEND training;
- colleagues who value teamwork, collaboration and professional growth;
- a positive school community where staff are valued and supported; and
- the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's lives every day.
- a commitment to professional development
- a focus on staff wellbeing
- local government pension scheme
- on-site car parking
Application procedure
For a further information, please email the School Business Manager, Emma Kakoushis at e.kakoushis@bartley.hants.sch.uk or call 02380 812173. Please submit your application by email to the same address. Please note that we do not accept CV’s.
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.
