Learning Support Assistant

St Josephs; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Local Government Pension

Staff car parking

Xavier Trust Staff Benefit Scheme

Job summary

St Joseph's is seeking an enthusiastic LSA to support learning in our primary school. The role focuses on helping children access the curriculum, with emphasis on small group interventions and inclusive teaching.

The successful candidate will be empathetic, have strong English and Maths, and be able to operate basic equipment. The position is 39 weeks a year (30 hrs/week) from 8:35am to 3:05pm, with lunch duties and a pro rata salary range.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children within the classroom with accessing learning and developing all skills.
• Experience in delivering small group interventions would be preferable.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Maths is essential.

Responsibilities

• Follow the direction of the class teacher and SENCO delivering learning and social and emotional support.
• Support children to access the curriculum so they make progress with their learning.
• Understand the challenges faced by children with additional needs and apply strategies to help them thrive.
• Be empathetic, nurturing and maintain a high standard of English and Maths in daily practice.

Skills

Learning support

Small group interventions

Written English

Maths support

Classroom assistance

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated LSA to work in our primary school. The successful candidate will have experience supporting children within the classroom with accessing learning and developing all skills. Experience in delivering small group interventions would also be preferable. St Joseph's is a supportive and friendly primary school. Roles and Responsibilities:

• Following the direction of the class teacher and SENCO delivering learning and social and emotional
• Support children to access the curriculum so they make progress with their learning
• Confident in understanding the different challenges children with additional needs face and have an understanding of strategies which will help them to thrive.
• Will be empathetic and nurturing. An excellent level of written and spoken English and Maths is essential for this role.
• Ability to operate basic equipment
• Good listening skills and enthusiasm to learn
• Accuracy and ability to follow instructions This is a full time position of 8.35am - 3:05pm daily. Each day worked includes a lunch duty. The post is a permanent position (39 weeks per year), 30hrs per week. The salary range (FTE) is £25,133 (pro rata); the actual salary range is £18,230 - £18,344.

We can offer you a fulfilling role in a school with a strong community feel, with motivated and enthusiastic children. We will provide you with CPD opportunities and the chance to grow your career with us in a supportive and friendly team. Our new buildings and facilities provide an excellent environment for teaching and learning and out large team provides many opportunities for staff development within a culture of learning for all; the school was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection (Feb 2023). We offer staff car parking, Local Government Pension, catering facilities as well as a Xavier Trust Staff Benefit Scheme.