Learning support assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington Community Primary School in Aldershot is seeking a learning support assistant to work with Key Stage 2 pupils, supporting their learning, developing independence and contributing to a positive classroom climate.

The school offers CPD within a collaborative federation and a supportive team dedicated to helping children reach their potential. You will collaborate with staff, families and external agencies to support pupils’ development.

Qualifications

• Sets high expectations for themselves and their pupils.
• Teaches children the skills to become independent learners.
• Has excellent knowledge of Key Stage 2 and the expectations for learning.
• Be a calm, positive communicator, confident in liaising with colleagues, children, parents and others.
• Takes initiative with a 'can do' approach to solving problems.
• Flexible in role and tasks, able to handle frequent interruptions.
• Great team player eager to contribute to the school.
• Demonstrates commitment to pupils' development and pastoral care.
• Able to build strong relationships with children and meet individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and pupil independence.
• Assist with lesson delivery and classroom routines.
• Engage with parents, governors and external agencies as needed.
• Help create a calm and inclusive learning environment.
• Be adaptable to interruptions and changing priorities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support school objectives.
• Contribute to pastoral care and student wellbeing.

Skills

High expectations

Independent learning

KS2 knowledge

Calm communicator

Proactive approach

Flexible

Team player

Pastoral care

Relationship building

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Learning support assistant

Hampshire

• Salary Type: EHCC C1
• Hours of Work: 8.30 – 3.15
• Location of Role: Wellington Community Primary School
• Contact e-mail address: [e-mail]

Job/Person Summary

Do you want something different?

A driven and forward-thinking school, which believes passionately in excellence for all pupils. We strive for marginal gains, with outstanding results and a climate of determination and fun. The Bold Futures Federation offers fantastic CPD opportunities and a community which is supportive, diverse and engaging. If you like a challenge, we are the school for you: leadership will support you every step of the way to have true and life-long impact on children in their learning and in their lives.

Wellington Community Primary School is a two-form school nestled in the heart of Aldershot. Nothing but the absolute best is good enough for our children. We are part of Bold Futures Federation which includes Talavera Junior School and Marlborough Infants School; this has allowed all schools to share best practice and the capacity to provide exceptional CPD and career opportunities.

We are a unique collection of schools that are fast-paced, exciting and with palpable cultures where we are serving our community. We learn together, we strive together and we champion every single child.

Our school has leading teachers who are brilliant models and we are a Maths Mastery Hub School alongside a Literacy Tree Flagship School. We celebrate our diverse communities which bring vibrancy and energy to our classrooms.

We are looking for a dedicated learning support assistant who:

• Sets high expectations for themselves and their pupils
• Can teach children the skills they need to become independent learners
• Has excellent knowledge of Key Stage 2 and the expectations for learning or a dedication to continue own learning journey
• Be a calm, positive and effective communicator, confident in liaising with all colleagues, children, parents, governors and outside agencies
• Be able to use initiative and thrive through a ‘can do’ approach to solving problems
• Be flexible in the role and tasks undertaken and can work with frequent interruption
• Is a great team player who would really enjoy contributing to the school
• Demonstrates a commitment to pupils' development and pastoral care
• Is able to build strong relationships with children and meet their individual needs

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A diverse and supportive school community with excellent relationships with collaboration schools, providing opportunities for networking and development
• A highly supportive and dedicated team
• Excellently behaved children, who are proud of their school, and take ownership of their learning
• Exceptional CPD opportunities

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Take a look at our exciting website for more information about our school:

http://www.boldfutures.co.uk

Please come and visit us. We guarantee a visit will give you a flavour of our school and remind you what a privilege it is to teach. We make a difference and are excited to work with you to help you make a difference too.

Wellington Community Primary School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.