Job Introduction
Our children call the LSAs in our school ‘teachers’ – you are equal to the teaching team and a crucial part of our provision – we couldn’t be without you. Staffing plans are just forming for September and we’re keen to make an early appointment so that you know your future is secure and we can go through a thorough induction with you.
We are searching for someone who can work with children across the age range of 6-11 years old (Year 2-Year 6) although you’ll have a focus class you work with most of the time – the age range of which is to be decided nearer to summer holidays.
We have classes of no more than 30, bright, happy children who really want to learn and an experienced team of staff to work alongside.
We particularly love getting outside and learning and if you have an interest in forest schools (or, even better, qualifications in it), we’d be very interested to hear from you. Our curriculum involves trips and visits each half term and the odd residential too. The role of MDSA is in addition to the LSA role (an extra 5hrs) and all of our LSAs are part of our lunch team so that children have people they know and trust, and who know the school behaviour expectations. We have regular weekly meetings to ensure communication is good and you are well trained for your role.
Ultimately, we’d like you to….
Be proactive – we want you to think on your feet, take direction but be independent with it and take an active role in the life of the class and school.
Encourage independence – we don’t want our children to be dependent on you – you are there to offer support and guidance but not do it for them. We need you to quickly grasp the expectations of the curriculum for children in your class and encourage independence towards these.
Have high expectations – we set the bar high for our children in both their learning and their behaviour. We need you to do the same. Kindness with boundaries!
We want you to care about our children - they get one chance at school and their early years are so crucial to getting this right for life. We want you to be motivated by their success, know that they learn when memorable experiences are created on a daily basis and need someone who has clear boundaries but is kind and caring. This is especially key at lunchtimes when children are without their normal class teacher and have a greater degree of freedom.
The desire to work hard is fundamental - you get from your job what you put into it and we want someone who will take a full and active part in school life within and outside the designated working hours; PTA events, school trips and residentials are part of our ethos. Our existing team do this plus more and need someone with the same attitude to join them.
We realise time is tight between now and the deadline but would welcome an informal chat or a show around so you can take a look for yourself or, if you’d like an application pack please email our admin team adminoffice@stockbridge.hants.sch.uk who will send you a pack or make an appointment.
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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.
