Learning Support Assistant

Job Introduction

St John’s C of E Primary School, Gosport

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

St John’s C of E Primary School is a two-form entry school with 381 children on roll. 

Our children are engaging and creative learners and the school is actively promoting personalised learning for children and staff alike. We are committed to developing the skills and strengths of the successful candidate.

An opportunity has come about to employ an additional member of support staff at St John’s on a temporary basis until 22^nd July 2025. This will be a part time role, the hour will be 8:30am – 1:15pm – 22.5 hours per week. 

We are looking to appoint new Learning Support Assistant who is patient, caring and empathetic to work with our children in either KS1 or KS2.

 The person will:

• Be willing to undertake training to develop their own personal skills;
• Be able to work independently under the direction of the class teacher or SENCO;
• Be able to deliver individualised programmes set by other professionals e.g. speech and     language programme and occupational therapy support;

They will need: 

•     Excellent English and Maths skills (GCSE / O Level Grade C or above) 
•     Good communication skills 
•     The ability to use your initiative 
•     To be able to work as a member of a team. 
•     Relate well to both adults and children 
•     Good behaviour management skills 
•     Understand confidentiality and safeguarding

In return, we can offer:

• A fantastic school community with our Christian values of Love, Courage and Respect at its heart;
• A supportive team of staff who are friendly and welcoming;
• Well behaved children, who want to learn, and are caring towards their peers;
• A lovely school environment 
• A supportive Inclusion Team 
• An experienced LSA team;

This post is fixed term till the end of August 2024 due to the needs of this particular class.  

For further information please contact the school office on 02392 582404 including a full job description.

 Completed applications should be emailed to h.bonwick@st-johns-gosport.hants.sch.uk by the closing date.

Closing date: 22^th October 2024

 Interview date: 25th October 2024

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.