Learning Support Assistant

Billingshurst Primary Academy; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Billingshurst Primary Academy in Billingshurst, West Sussex, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our inclusive team. The role covers 30 hours with an annual salary band of £25,615 to £26,017 FTE, with actual starting salaries listed for 30 hours.

The successful candidate will support pupils with individual needs and deliver targeted interventions within a mainstream class. Essential qualities include experience with EYFS/KS1/KS2, a good grasp of curriculum development,

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Developed understanding of curriculum development.
• Support pupils to access the curriculum within a mainstream class.
• Deliver intervention programmes to groups of children.
• Passion and motivation for improving the lives of all children.
• Excellent relationships with children and a real love of the job.
• Hard-working, positive, ‘can do’ attitude to school life and flexibility.
• Versatility, tact, commitment and ability to use initiative.
• Patient and able to stay calm; listen and value children’s views.
• Work as part of a close-knit team and contribute to its development.
• Ability to strictly maintain confidentiality.
• Experience of some behaviour management techniques.
• GCSE level or above literacy and numeracy with clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children with individual needs and lead interventions.
• Deliver intervention programmes to groups of children.
• Support pupils to access the curriculum within a mainstream class.
• Work as part of a close-knit team and contribute to its development.

Skills

Experience with children EYFS/KS1/KS2

Behaviour management techniques

Confidentiality

Communication skills (oral & written)

Education

GCSE level or above in literacy and numeracy

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

30 hours

Grade C£25,615 - £26,017 fte (Actual starting salary £17,366.18 - £17,638.73)

Sussex Learning Trust are seeking to appoint an exceptional Learning Support Assistant to join our team in our lovely academy in Billingshurst. As a fully inclusive school, we have children who will need high levels of support from dedicated and caring new members to our team. All our Learning Support Assistants support children with individual needs and lead interventions.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children in EYFS, KS1 or KS2
• Have a developed understanding of curriculum development
• Be able to support pupils to access the curriculum within a mainstream class
• Be expected to deliver intervention programmes to groups of children
• Have a passion and motivation for improving the lives of all children
• Have excellent relationships with children and a real love of the job
• Have a hard-working, positive, ‘can do’ attitude to school life and be flexible to the demands of the job
• Demonstrate versatility, tact, commitment and the ability to use initiative
• Be patient and able to stay calm; listen and value children’s views
• Be able to work as part of a close-knit team and be expected to contribute to its development
• Have the ability to strictly maintain confidentiality
• Have experience of some behaviour management techniques
• Be suitably qualified for the role, with good literacy and numeracy skills (to GCSE level or above) and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

In return we can offer:

• The most delightful children who are willing to learn every day
• A fabulous team of teachers and support staff
• Opportunities to work within a supportive and forward thinking Trust
• A leadership team committed to your development and support
• An able and supportive Governing Body
• Opportunities for CPD that could help support the development of your career

We welcome applicants with previous experience and appropriate qualifications.

If you have any questions on job specifics, please contact our school office on 01403 782789. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can also be arranged by ringing this number.