1: 1 Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Shorefields is seeking a committed Learning Support Assistant to work closely with students with specific needs in a classroom setting. This part-time role is perfect for individuals who have strong behaviour management and interpersonal skills, and a genuine passion for education and helping children succeed. The successful candidate will enjoy a flexible work environment in a supportive, ambitious school committed to professional development.

Benefits

Personalized CPD Program

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility and Family Friendly Policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a school setting.
• Commitment to high achievement.
• Willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Support pupil on a 1 to 1 basis and work with small groups.
• Assist with child's medical and intimate care needs.
• Work in partnership with class teachers and SENCO.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Flexibility

Patience

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths and English grades A-C or equivalent

Tools

ICT Knowledge

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2928-42S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 5, £24,790 - Point 6, £25,183 FTE (A

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 01/07/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Contract:Fixed Term, until 31st August 2027, 39 weeks per year

Hours:10 hours

Closing Date:1st July 2025 at 12pm Midday

We are seeking a skilledLearning Support Assistantto support a pupil on a 1 to 1 basis but also working with small groups of pupils in the classroom setting. The post is for 5 days a week (10 hours) Monday to Friday: 1.15pm - 3.15pm. This post will be a fixed term contract ending on 31st August 2027. We are a good school seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant with a "can-do" attitude who is committed to raising standards for those they work with. You will need to have an ability to work flexibly and with enthusiasm. You will work in partnership with class teachers and the SENCO, to support learning in line with the National Curriculum.

The successful candidate should have the following:

Experience of supporting children in a school setting
Strong behaviour management skills
Able to support the child's medical needs and willing to deal with intimate care needs
Knowledge of successful strategies to engage pupils with specific and significant needs
Is able to demonstrate patience, calmness and flexibility at all times
A commitment to high achievement from pupils and themselves
Excellent organisation and inter-personal skills
Good standard of education: Maths and English GCSE grades A-C or equivalent
Good knowledge of ICT
Flexibility and a good sense of humour
The ability to use their own initiative
Willing to undertake training and support individual needs.
We can offer you:

The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD
Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech Scheme
24/7 GP.
Contact us:

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be booked by contacting Mrs C. Sandiford, Office Manager on 01245 467474 or by [e-mail].

Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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