1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Forge Wood Primary; Crawley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Forge Wood Primary School is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support an individual pupil with behavioural and social needs and to deliver high-frequency intervention and regulation support. The role focuses on pupil wellbeing and progress within a cluster of schools.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies to help the pupil reach their learning potential and to foster positive development across the school community.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individual.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with young children.
• Ability to stay calm and objective when faced with challenging behaviour.
• Committed to working as part of a team, including with external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 behavioural and social support for an individual pupil.
• Deliver high-frequency intervention and regulation support for the pupil.
• Collaborate with cluster schools and GLF Schools to share expertise and support pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Communication with parents

Behaviour support

Job description

Forge Wood Primary School is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant who has a passion for supporting young people, helping to enhance their learning, and nurture their social and emotional development.

We are looking to appoint a motivated Learning Support Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis, providing behavioural and social support, high-frequency intervention and regulation support for an individual pupil. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about pupil wellbeing and committed to making a positive impact on a child's learning journey.,

• A dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individual
• Ability develop positive relationships with young children
• Ability to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour
• A committed individual who is able to work as part of a team, including working closely with outside agencies
• Ability to relate exceptionally well with children and to go that extra mile to help them achieve
• Be a confident and clear communicator with parents
  Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Forge Wood Primary School our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Salfords Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development. Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
  GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model