Job Introduction
Learning Support Assistant
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive staff team. In this role, you will provide tailored support and interventions (often in a 1:1 or 1:2 setting) to meet the individual needs of our children, particularly those with special educational needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum, ensuring that all children can access and engage with learning
- Build positive, nurturing relationships with the children and their families
- Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt, deliver and evaluate effective support strategies
- Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of children's progress, and maintain accurate records
- Promote the school's Christian ethos and values through your interactions with the children
Desirable Qualities:
- Experience of supporting a child with social and emotional difficulties, and cognition and learning, with the ability to adapt the curriculum to make it more accessible for the needs of learners
- Experience of working with autistic children preferable
- Passion for supporting children with special educational needs and a commitment to their holistic development
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the children
- Enthusiasm for working in a small, nurturing school environment
Salary: Grade B
Why Join Barton Stacey C of E Primary School?
Barton Stacey Church of England Primary School lies in the Dever Valley; a small, friendly church school in the heart of the village of Barton Stacey. We are part of The Dever Valley Federation along with Micheldever C of E Primary School.
We are a successful Church of England (Controlled) Primary School with 107 children, organised over four mixed-age classes. This helps to give our school the warm, friendly, family-feel that our families value. We know our children extremely well and treat them with respect as unique individuals. As a small school, we are able to provide our children with a caring and nurturing environment with a strong Christian ethos.
Our Christian values of Love, Trust, Hope and Forgiveness are intrinsic to daily life in our school. These values are closely linked to the school motto of 'Growing, Learning and Succeeding Together' and this makes clear our commitment to high quality learning and attainment, supported by our Vision & Values Statement.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive staff team of friendly, dedicated professionals, with opportunities for professional development in a school full of amazing children. If you share our commitment to providing the best possible education and care for our children, we would love to hear from you.
Further information about the school can be found on our website and within our recent Ofsted report.
A visit to our school is highly recommended with an opportunity to learn more about the role; please contact our admin office (01962 760340) to arrange a visit or e mail our Business Manager, Mrs Christine Ball at c.ball@bartonstacey.hants.sch.uk for further information and an application form.
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.
