Classroom Support Specialist - Nurturing 1:1 & Small Groups

Knaphill Infant School and Nursery; Woking; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership support

Personal development pathways

High quality training

Friendly team

LGPS membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Governors and parents support

Job summary

Knaphill Infant School and Nursery is seeking a dedicated support assistant to work closely with the class teacher and inclusion leader to provide additional academic and emotional support for our children.

Role involves a mix of one-to-one, paired, and small group activities, in-class and lunchtimes, with a warm, nurturing approach and a proactive team ethos. Monday to Friday 8:30 am–3:10 pm.

Qualifications

• A passion and enthusiasm to work with children
• A positive, patient, and nurturing approach towards children
• Be confident, able to work one to one and deal with challenging situations
• A desire and ability to contribute fully to school life and work effectively as part of a team
• Have high expectations of self and others
• Forward thinking and dynamic
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Provide additional academic and emotional support for children, including one-to-one, paired, or small group work
• Assist with general classroom support duties and lunchtime supervision
• Work closely with class teachers and inclusion leaders/SENCO to support learning and wellbeing
• Contribute to a positive, calm, and nurturing classroom environment

Job description

Knaphill Infant School and Nursery is seeking a dedicated support assistant to work closely with the class teacher and inclusion leader to provide additional academic and emotional support for our children.

Role involves a mix of one-to-one, paired, and small group activities, in-class and lunchtimes, with a warm, nurturing approach and a proactive team ethos. Monday to Friday 8:30 am–3:10 pm.