Learning Support Assistant

Edgbarrow School; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

CPD package

Cycle to work

Eyecare vouchers

Blue Light discount card

Onsite gym

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Edgbarrow School is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to provide in-class support to individual or small groups of students aged 11–18, under the direction of the class teacher. You will work to help students develop their potential, with numeracy and literacy skills emphasized.

Experience or qualification in the English curriculum would be an advantage, as would completing the DFE Teacher Assistant Induction programme.

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy skills are essential for in-class support.
• Experience or qualification in the English curriculum is advantageous.
• Experience of working with or caring for children aged 11–18 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general in-class support to individual students or small groups.
• Assist the teacher to help students develop and achieve their potential.
• Support SENCO and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

In-class support

English curriculum knowledge

Education

DFE Teacher Assistant Induction

Job description

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant 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.

If you are interested in joining Edgbarrow School and you have the skills and the qualities required for this post, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt, therefore an early reply is recommended. We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate apply.

Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is thus not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.

For further information regarding the school please see www.edgbarrowschool.co.uk