Job Introduction
Andover CE Primary School are looking to appoint a caring, nurturing and motivated person, who wants to make a positive impact to our children. We are looking to recruit a LSA to work with children in Year R and 1 who have specified SEND. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and energetic. They will have a passion for learning and a good understanding of how to support the development of the child as an independent and confident individual. We have a very strong inclusion team who you will work alongside. We offer a wide range of opportunities for professional development. We work collaboratively with a number of schools across Andover and its neighboring villages, creating many opportunities for professional development in a range of exciting contexts.
The right candidate needs to be able to:
- Nurture, inspire, challenge and motivate children
- Have a calm, positive and resilient disposition
- Be reflective and have an understanding of the different ways that children express their needs
- Have a working knowledge of the curriculum and the ability to break down activities into small step teaching
- Provide modelling and scaffolding to support the child's interactions and learning whilst striving for the child’s independence
- Actively encourage the child's developing social and emotional skills
- Deliver tailored interventions drawn up in consultation with the SENDCo, class teacher or other professionals
- Implement clear boundaries and routines
- Provide close home/school liaisons
- Be a team player with a professional attitude towards the development of the school and a strong work ethic.
- Take appropriate responsibility for safeguarding and children’s welfare and be aware of confidential issues linked to home/child/teacher/school and keep confidences appropriately.
We can offer:
- A friendly and supportive working environment with a clear induction programme
- Opportunities to learn and share expertise from highly skilled practitioners
- Progress for all our pupils, irrespective of their starting points
- An exciting, positive ethos where we celebrate success at all levels
- An enthusiastic, engaging group of children who love to learn and be challenged
- Parents and governors who are fully supportive and engaged with the school
- Well-behaved pupils who are considerate of others
- Private Health Insurance, including wellbeing support and 24hr access to a GP
Hours of work 8.40am-3.10pm (Monday-Friday) term time only.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.
If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, or receive an application pack, please contact the School Admin Office on 01264 352322 or email adminoffice@andover-pri.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.
