Job Introduction
Learning Support Assistant
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated LSA to work 28.75 hours a week (8:45am – 3:15pm) in our friendly and supportive Key stage 2 team. The duties will be split between working with groups and individuals in class, and organising and leading intervention strategies for small groups/individuals outside of the classroom. This role is fixed term from Sept 25 - Aug 26.
Our school ethos is rooted in the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child and we pride ourselves on the relationships that we build between our pupils, parents, staff and governors.
We are looking for someone who has the following attributes:
• Have GCSE grade C or higher/equivalent in English and Mathematics i.e. NVQ 3
• An ability to use ICT effectively to support learning
• Good communication skills and able to clarify and explain instructions clearly
• Excellent literacy/numeracy skills
• Team worker
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Nurture experience preferable
• Be able to proactive and use their initiative when appropriate
We offer:
• Pupils who are keen to learn, happy and just delightful!
• A good programme of CPD
• A range of quality, well-resourced and organised interventions
• A well-resourced school with extensive and beautiful grounds which provide stimulating outdoor learning opportunities
• Highly skilled leadership team committed to developing your practice and expertise
Kindly note that this role also includes five lunchtime supervision duties. We believe that this is an integral part of the provision that we offer all our children.
The school has a family ethos where everyone’s well-being is important. We have very high expectations of everyone and believe that our success depends on everyone being happy.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and highly recommended. To arrange an informal visit or to receive an application pack, please contact, Gemma Coe by email: junior@themfs.co.uk or by phone: 01256 329826.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviewed if suitable. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at any time.
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.
