Learning Support Assistant

Saint Andrews Limited; Halstead; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

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Friendly team

Wonderful children

Training & development

Caring village school environment

Make a difference

Descripción de la vacante

St Andrew's C of E Primary School seeks a dedicated role to support pupils in the classroom and assist teachers in delivering engaging activities. The successful candidate will help pupils gain confidence, independence and positive behaviour, including those with additional learning and emotional needs.

You will contribute positively to the wider life of our caring village school. We welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals who share our Christian ethos and values, and who are

Formación

• Enthusiastic, positive and motivated to support children's learning.
• Works well as part of a team and can also use their own initiative when working independently.
• Remains calm, organised and effective when working under pressure.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and understanding when working with children.
• Is committed to promoting inclusion and helping every child achieve their potential.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities within a school setting.
• Shares and supports the Christian values and ethos of our school.

Responsabilidades

• Support pupils in the classroom, individually and in small groups.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Support children with additional learning and emotional needs where required.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Conocimientos

Enthusiastic

Team player

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Patience and empathy

Inclusion and safeguarding

Christian ethos understanding

Descripción del empleo

We are a small, village school at the heart of our local community in Great Yeldham. Our aspiration is for all pupils to be the best that they can be.

The school is underpinned by a strong Christian ethos, which in turn is guided by our core values of hope, respect, determination and kindness. We have strong links with St Andrew's Church and offer a daily act of Collective Worship.

We offer high quality teaching that ensures all pupils make progress. Teachers offer imaginative lessons and maintain high expectations. We work carefully to ensure we balance ambitious academic expectations with the development of well-rounded children with clear values. We are very proud of the pupils' positive attitudes to learning and high standards of behaviour.

We strongly welcome visits, please get in touch to arrange a viewing: 01787 237235. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

• Is enthusiastic, positive and motivated to support children's learning.
• Works well as part of a team and can also use their own initiative when working independently.
• Remains calm, organised and effective when working under pressure.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and understanding when working with children.
• Is committed to promoting inclusion and helping every child achieve their potential.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities within a school setting.
• Shares and supports the Christian values and ethos of our school.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Support pupils in the classroom, individually and in small groups.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging learning activities.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Support children with additional learning and emotional needs where required.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

We Can Offer:

• A friendly and supportive team.
• Wonderful children who enjoy learning.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A caring village school environment where every child is known and valued.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives.

St Andrew's C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all relevant pre-employment checks.