Job Introduction
Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life and outcomes?
Are you passionate about supporting children to develop their independence and social skills?
Do you have experience of working with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Then apply for this exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and caring team of staff at Tadley Community Primary School.
We are a friendly and committed school community where children are at the heart of all we do. We are proud of our warm, compassionate, and inclusive ethos that supports our well-motivated and happy children.
Working within our Wellbeing Hub and in class to support children with SEMH needs alongside our pastoral team and with class teachers, you will have the opportunity to make your mark in this rewarding role and make a real difference to the children you support.
We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic LSA with strong skills in proactively helping children to become more independent in managing their own behaviour and being successful in school.
The role will be varied and may include delivering specific interventions such as sensory circuits and social communication skills, supporting individual children and small groups in the Wellbeing Hub and in class, supporting other members of staff in addressing the needs of the children and providing therapeutic interventions for individual and groups of children using the Thrive Approach and Zones of Regulation. You will need to be flexible, motivated and be prepared to use your initiative. The person for this job must ‘want to make a difference’ and have high expectations for themselves and the children they care for.
Knowledge and Experience Required:
- Be highly motivated and enthusiastic; able to inspire and engage pupils
- Have a love of learning for their own development and our children
- Be able to provide excellent pastoral and nurturing support
- Have experience of running and organising small groups and interventions/support 1:1 as required
- Have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of an established team
- Be kind and nurturing to children
- Have experience of working successfully with children who have complex needs either within a mainstream setting, special school, or alternative provision
- Have an understanding of trauma and attachment disorders
We can offer you:
- confident and engaged children who are motivated to learn
- a friendly and well-resourced environment
- dedicated and supportive colleagues, parents and Governors
- a commitment to excellent continued professional development both within and beyond the school
The working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am-11.45am and 12.15pm-3.30pm, term time only.
We would love to show you around our school, so please do book an appointment to meet with us and see how special Tadley Community Primary School is. We are located on the edge of Tadley within easy access of nearby Basingstoke.
Please visit https://www.tadleyprimary.co.uk/ to find out more about our school.
Please contact Sue Hatton on 0118 9813805 or email adminoffice@tadley.hants.sch.uk for further information. The application form and person specification can also be found on our website or can be collected from the school office.
Please return completed application forms to adminoffice@tadley.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.
