Learning Support Assistant

Thornhill Primary School; Egremont; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Thornhill Primary School in England is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide personalised support for pupils with additional needs, ensuring they reach their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment. The post is fixed term, 30 hours per week, term-time (39 weeks).

Pay is Band C, point 1 to 4: £25,989 to £27,694 FTE or £18,043.97 to £19,227.65 pro rata. The successful candidate will be nurturing, patient, self-motivated, and able to communicate with pupils with language

Qualifications

• Role supports pupils with additional needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Experience in communicating with pupils with language difficulties is beneficial.
• Committed to professional development and ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to pupils to help them achieve their potential.
• Remain calm and flexible when supporting pupils with emotional or behavioural needs.
• Promote independence and inclusive learning.

Skills

Nurturing

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Resilient

Support pupils with additional needs

Job description

FIXED TERM POST

BAND C, POINT 1 TO 4 £25,989 TO £27,694 FTE, £18,043.97 TO £19,227.65 PRO RATA

30 HOURS PER WEEK, TERM TIME (39 WEEKS)

Thornhill Primary School are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about providing personalised support for pupils with additional needs, to ensure they achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

The successful candidate will:

• be nurturing, calm and patient
• be self-motivated to engage in professional development
• have excellent communication skills with pupils with language difficulties
• be driven to support pupils to achieve their full potential
• remain calm, be resilient and flexible when supporting pupils who may require additional emotional or behavioural support
• promote independence
• be passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs to thrive and succeed

Changing Lives Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview. In accordance with KCSIE, online searches will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.