Learning Support Assistant

Chipping Ongar Primary School; Forest Hall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipping Ongar Primary School is inviting applications for a Learning Support Assistant to join its new Maple Classroom, supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties. The role emphasizes teamwork, dedication to pupil engagement, and effective communication with children who may find learning challenging.

We are seeking candidates who have experience with primary-age children and with additional needs, and who demonstrate a genuine interest in making a difference in pupils' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience and enthusiasm to work as part of a team in a supportive environment as a Learning Support Assistant for SLD pupils.
• Experience working across the primary range and experience of working with children with additional needs.
• Have an interest in working with children and making a difference.

Skills

Teamwork

Child engagement

Enthusiasm

Job description

Chipping OngarPrimary School is a member of Bridge Academy Trust and educates childrenaged 4-11years. We are opening a new enhanced provision for childrenwith severe learning difficulties in our MapleClassroom. We would like to recruit a Learning SupportAssistant to be part of this new and vital team. You will need to becommitted to making a difference and have the enthusiasm to improve pupilengagement and communication for children who may find thischallenging.

We arelooking for a candidate who has:

• Theexperience and enthusiasm to work as part of a team in a supportiveenvironment as a Learning Support Assistant for SLDpupils.
• Experienceworking across the primary range and experience of working with childrenwith additional needs.
• Have aninterest in working with children and making a difference.

We are committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and weexpect all staff and volunteers to share in thecommitment. Appointments will be subject to DBS clearance andsatisfactory references. If successful, an enhanced DBS check wouldbe sought.

Bridge AcademyTrust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitableapplications.