Learning Support Assistant

Job Introduction

Cliddesden Primary School is a single-form entry school set within the beautiful countryside of the Hampshire Downs approximately three miles from central Basingstoke. We are an inclusive school with dedicated caring staff and a supportive community committed to high standards in Education.

We are looking to appoint a part time Learning Support Assistant to join our hardworking and friendly team.

The role will involve supporting teachers to provide an inclusive education for all children and lunchtime supervision.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and committed person to join our friendly and supportive school.

The successful candidate:

• Experience of working with children within the primary phases and commitment to supporting all children’s learning
• Experience of working with children with additional needs and using systems to support them
• Enthusiasm, self-motivation, creativity and ability to use initiative
• Commitment to working as part of a team in order to plan and deliver a broad curriculum
• Commitment to supporting pupils to enable them to achieve high standards of learning
• To be organised, efficient and professional in your approach and have good interpersonal skills
• To be caring, understanding and patient
• Have knowledge and experience of Makaton (desirable)
• Have English and Mathematics GCSE (or equivalent), grade C or above
• Have trained to at least NVQ level 2 standard or equivalent experience
• To have proficient IT skills. 
• Have knowledge and experience of effective behavior management strategies.

Desirable

• Experience of working within an educational setting.

In return we can offer

•  A strong, supportive team with conscientious staff
• Friendly, polite and hardworking children
• Ongoing CPD to meet your needs
• A unique working environment

Working hours are 21.15 per week, term time only over five days. 

Application procedure

Full details and an application form are available from this site or alternatively, please visit our website www.Cliddesden.hants.sch.uk or telephone Kenneth Davies on 01256 321571.

Visits to the school are always welcome and strongly encouraged. Please contact the administration team on 01256 321571 or by email at Adminoffice@cliddesden.hants.sch.uk if you would like to arrange this.

Applications should be emailed to Adminoffice@Cliddesden.hants.sch.uk  please note we are unable to accept CVs.

 We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.

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.