Experienced Learning Support Assistant

Beaudesert Lower School; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Beaudesert Lower School in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide flexible support in class and in small groups. You will play a crucial role in supporting learning across maths, reading and writing, including support for pupils with SEND or who are EAL.

The role involves assisting with interventions, supporting school events and trips, and helping maintain a positive, respectful learning environment. Term-time hours amount to 20 per week, with training days.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children's learning across maths, reading and writing.
• Experience leading small group interventions.
• Experience supporting children with special needs or those for whom English is not their first language.
• Experience contributing to school events and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Support children across the curriculum, often focusing on maths, reading and writing.
• Support small group interventions.
• Provide extra support to children with special needs or EAL.
• Motivate and encourage pupils.
• Support with school events, trips and activities.
• Support behaviour management.

Skills

Pupil support

Flexible in-class support

SEND/EAL support

Behaviour management

Job description

Beaudesert Lower School is a thriving, forward-thinking lower school. We provide high quality teaching and learning opportunities with our inspiring creative curriculum alongside exciting extra-curricular activities. We are proud of what our school has to offer our children as well as the successful applicant.

We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant who can provide flexible support in class when required . You will play a crucial role in supporting the children’s learning both in whole class, continuous provision and small group/individual situations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• supporting children across the curriculum, often with a particular focus on maths, reading and writing
• supporting small group interventions
• giving extra support to children with special needs or those for whom English is not their first language
• motivating and encouraging pupils
• supporting with school events, trips and activities
• supporting behaviour management

We can offer you:

A supportive, friendly team within a welcoming community

A culture of mutual respect and collaboration alongside a passion for learning

A setting with a variety of learning spaces and opportunities both inside and out

At Beaudesert Lower School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All references will be sought prior to interview and online checks conducted. Successful applicants will be required to undertake enhanced disclosure checks.

20 hours per week, term time only + training days.

Salary: Level 2A Pt 3-4, FTE £25,614, Actual Salary £12,059.07