Learning Assistant

Elmgrove Primary School & Nursery; Harrow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmgrove Primary School and Nursery is seeking a dedicated role to work with children, including those with disabilities and SEMH needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate care, flexibility and strong teamwork, with a good literacy and numeracy baseline and prior school experience.

Applicants should have experience supporting children with ASD/ADHD and will engage in safeguarding checks as part of the appointment process.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with children and be flexible.
• Emotional intelligence, caring approach and ability to work as part of a team.
• Good level of fitness for duties involving children with physical disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/Level 4 or above (essential).
• Experience in a school environment (essential).
• Experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD or SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management and commitment to improving practice.

Skills

Working with children

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Literacy and numeracy

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

The successful applicant must:

• Enjoy working with children.


• Be emotionally intelligent, caring and flexible.


• Have a good level of physical fitness, as the role involves working with children with physical disabilities (PD).


• Have excellent interpersonal skills and work effectively as part of our happy, hard-working team.


• Have a good standard of literacy and numeracy, including GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/Level 4 or above (essential).


• Have previous experience working in a school environment (essential).


• Have successful experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and/or social, emotional and mental health needs.


• Demonstrate effective and positive behaviour management strategies.


• Have a strong desire to learn, develop and continually improve their practice.


• Be committed to supporting and developing children's learning and achievement.

This is a great opportunity to work in a well-resourced school alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing high-quality provision for all children.

Elmgrove is a school where laughter is encouraged and all staff are valued members of the team, united by a simple mission: to provide a rich, nurturing and high-quality learning environment for every child.

Elmgrove Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references and an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

Please note: Elmgrove Primary School and Nursery reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Previous applicants need not apply.

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