Job Introduction
Learning Support Assistant
Closing date: 28th March 2025
Interview date: TBC
Job Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract/Hours: 28.75hours
Salary Details: Grade B/C, scale is dependent upon experience
Hours of Work: 8.30am – 3.15am, 5 days per week, term time plus one week
Location of Role: Merton Infant School
We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and flexible Learning Support Assistant to join our hardworking and friendly team.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the class teacher to support the needs of individual children, small groups and the whole class.
We are seeking applicants who:
- Are committed to the highest possible levels of achievement for every child
- Have a relevant childcare qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) and have worked in an LSA role previously
- GCSE Maths and English, Grade C or above
- Have excellent team work skills
- Are able to work under the direction of the class teacher and senior leaders but can also show initiative
- Have the patience and the imagination to help and inspire our children with their learning
- Have positive behaviour management skills
- A good sense of humour
- Have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and confidentiality
We can offer:
- Friendly staff and Governing Body who have a genuine desire to help and support each other.
- A comprehensive continuing professional development plan.
- Support from the Senior Leadership Team with all aspects of the role.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01256 324507 to arrange a convenient time and date. Applications should be emailed to Paula Bennett, School Business Manager at p.bennett@merton-inf.hants.sch.uk . Please note CV’s will not be accepted.
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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.
