Learning Support Assistant

Edgbarrow School; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

CPD package

Employee Assistance Scheme

Benenden Health care

Cycle to work

Eyecare vouchers

Blue Light discount card

On-site gym

Staff events

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Edgbarrow School seeks a Learning Support Assistant four days a week to provide in-class support to students aged 11 to 18 under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO.

Experience or qualification in the English curriculum is advantageous; good numeracy and literacy skills are essential. A commitment to safeguarding with an enhanced DBS is required and the role is suitable for someone pursuing a teaching career.

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy skills are required.
• Experience with or caring for children 11–18 is preferred.
• Duties include providing in-class support under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to students in class.
• Support individual or small groups to develop and achieve potential.
• Work under direction of class teacher and SENCO to assist learning.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

In-class support

11–18 age group

Teamwork

Education

Experience or qualification in English curriculum

Job description

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant 4 days per week to provide general support to our SENCO. This will predominantly be through the provision of in-class support to individual (or groups of) students, helping them to develop and achieve their full potential (under the direction of the class teacher). Experience and/or qualification in the English curriculum would be an advantage. You must have good numeracy and literacy skills and have experience of working with or caring for children between the ages of 11 and 18. To have completed the DFE Teacher Assistant Induction programme would also be an advantage. This post would be particularly suitable for anyone who might be interested in joining the teaching profession.

Edgbarrow School believes in setting the highest standards in all areas of school life and we are looking for a purposeful and committed individual who wants to join and enhance our strong team.

We can offer the following:

• Excellent induction programme.
• A comprehensive CPD package for staff.
• Extremely supportive working environment, including a dedicated team of senior and middle leaders.
• An Employee Assistance Scheme which provides information and advice to support physical and mental wellbeing.
• Access to Benenden Health Care scheme.
• High priority in the admission process for children of staff attending the school.
• Staff benefits including cycle to work, eyecare vouchers, eligibility for Blue Light discount card & free onsite gym.
• Staff events from sporting activities to cake at break and end of term get togethers.
• Highly regarded pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.

Edgbarrow School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all members of staff and volunteers share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.

Edgbarrow is located in the village of Crowthorne, Berkshire which is located approximately 3 miles from Wokingham and Camberley and 12 miles from Reading. It enjoys excellent links to surrounding villages, towns and cities via the M3, M4, A329M and local rail networks. It is a thriving, vibrant and high-achieving secondary school where students are polite, happy, well behaved and motivated. It was recently judged by Ofsted as outstanding.

Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council.