Job Introduction
Kings Worthy Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and caring SEND support Learning Support Assistant. The role is to support children in upper KS2 who have EHC plans with communication and interaction needs.
The successful candidate will be working 1:1 with key children, to support them with their communication skills and emotional development to enable them to successfully access the KS2 curriculum, working closely with class teachers, pastoral support lead and SENDCo. We can offer training to support your individual needs so that you can develop your skills further.
Ideally, applicants will have experience of working with children with additional needs and/or disabilities in a main stream or special educational setting. If applicants are considering a career in teaching, we can offer support to
Kings Worthy was judged to be good in its Ofsted inspection in March 2022. We are particularly proud that the report commented, “our school’s nurturing and caring environment with high aspirations for all pupils”. Our priority is to further strengthen the already high-quality learning in our school enabling us to enhance our capacity to meet the needs of the children.
The successful candidate will:
- Understand that behaviour is always a form of communication and to be able to provide positive behaviour support.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have the ability to work as part of a collaborative and supportive team.
- Be enthusiastic and patient.
- Have experience of working with children with additional needs including autism, want to make a difference to children’s learning.
- Be able to use initiative to develop and deliver own programs to promote self-regulation and self-esteem in individual children.
- Is able to work independently and with initiative.
- Qualifications in English and Maths are essential.
We can offer:
- A positive school ethos
- Wonderful children who are enthusiastic and willing to learn
- A friendly and welcoming staff
- We ensure that no child is ‘invisible’
- We encourage relationships based on kindness, respect and understanding of the needs of others
- We ensure fair treatment for all regardless of age, gender, race, ability and disability;
- Support and experience if interested in becoming a teacher through Schools Direct program or PGCE
- Work in partnership with the Class teachers, LSAs and the SENDCo.
- Good professional support within the role from experienced staff
- Opportunities for development and training
If you are interested in finding out more about us, you are warmly encouraged to come and visit. Please call the school office on 01962 881410 or email school office at admin@kingsworthy.hants.sch.uk for an appointment and a recruitment pack. The pack is also available on the school website www.kingsworthy.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.
