Job Introduction
Orchard Junior School have a vacancy for a permanent Learning Support Assistant.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, experienced and caring person to join our friendly team of staff.
The role will mainly involve supporting groups of children in their learning under the direction of the class teacher, as well as providing general classroom assistance and pastoral support for the pupils. Some one-to-one pupil support may also form part of the role.
You should:
- Have empathy with pupils and be sympathetic to their needs
- Have excellent English and maths skills
- Have well developed interpersonal skills and sense of humour enabling effective relationships with a variety of different people
- Be a team worker
- Be able to use ICT effectively to support learning
- Demonstrate good communication skills and be able to clarify and explain instructions clearly
- Be professionally discrete and able to respect confidentiality on particular issues
In terms of qualifications and experience, you will ideally:
- Have a working knowledge of the national curriculum, particularly English and maths requirements, and other relevant learning programmes/strategies
- Be trained, or be willing to train to at least to NVQ3 standard in Childcare
- Have experience of working with children
The Learning Support Team at Orchard is highly skilled, dedicated and lots of fun so the successful candidate will have plenty of support in a happy environment
8:30 am – 1.15 pm (23.75 hours per week) to include lunchtime duty
Grade B. Salary range £24,027-£24,348 pro rata.
Actual salary £13,192
Application forms available: via the school website www.orchardjunior.com – please return to Angela Symes, School Business Manager, angela.symes@orchardjunior.com
Closing date for applications: 12 noon Friday 27/06/2025 with shortlisting Monday 30/06/2025
Interview date: Monday 07/07/2025
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.
