Learning Support Assistant

Langford Budville Church of England Primary School; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Langford Budville Primary School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a small, highly inclusive rural school where every child is known, valued and supported to thrive.

You will support teaching to meet diverse needs, including pupils with SEND, and build strong relationships across the school community in a role spanning across key stages with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children within a school, childcare or similar setting.
• Good understanding of child development and positive behaviour support.
• Interest in inclusive education and supporting pupils with SEND.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support learning both in the classroom and with small group/individual interventions.
• Calm, nurturing and encouraging approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Appreciation of opportunities in a small village school community.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching that meets the needs of all learners.
• Provide learning support across key stages with varied duties.
• Assist with small group or one-to-one interventions to boost progress.
• Contribute to the school’s inclusive ethos and teamwork across the community.

Skills

Experience with children

Collaborative team player

Strong communication

Inclusive practice

Job description

Langford Budville PrimarySchool, part of the Moorland Federation, is seeking a dedicated andcompassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our team. This is a uniqueopportunity to work within a small, highly inclusive rural school where everychild is truly known, valued and supported to thrive.

We are proud of our stronginclusive ethos and the success we have achieved in integrating pupils withSpecial Educational Needs into our mainstream setting. Our approach reflectsthe adaptive, inclusive teaching practices outlined in the Every Child Achievingand Thriving, and we are recognised for being at the forefront of this work inpractice.

As a Learning SupportAssistant at Langford Budville, you will play a key role in supporting teachingthat meets the needs of all learners. In our small school environment, yoursupport may span across key stages, offering a varied and rewarding experiencewith opportunities to build strong relationships across the whole schoolcommunity.

We’re looking for compassionate, creative and adaptable individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting children to achieve theirfull potential academically, socially and emotionally
• Caring, patient and able to build strong, positiverelationships with children
• Committed to inclusive practice and supporting pupilswith a range of additional needs, including SEND
• Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to helpingchildren thrive
• Flexible, adaptable and willing to contribute to allaspects of school life
• Able to work effectively as part of a team while alsoshowing initiative
• Positive, reflective and committed to ongoingprofessional development
• Supportive of the school’s values, ethos and widerFederation vision

This role will suit you if you have:

• Experience working with children within a school,childcare or similar setting
• A good understanding of child development and positivebehaviour support
• An interest in inclusive education and supportingpupils with SEND
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to support learning both within theclassroom and through small group or individual interventions
• A calm, nurturing and encouraging approach
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally
• An appreciation of the opportunities and rewards ofworking within a small village school community

In return, we offer:

• A collaborative, friendlyteam and supportive leadership, including engaged Governors who care about yoursuccess
• Theopportunity to work in a school recognised for its inclusive practice and SENDprovision
• The chance to make ameaningful difference in a school where your ideas and efforts are truly valued
• Ongoing professional developmenttailored to your growth and career progression opportunities
• An inclusive, values-drivenculture that champions diversity, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging for all
• A Federation-wide ethos ofcollaboration and care