Learning Support Assistant

Yattendon School; Horley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Yattendon School in Horley, Surrey, seeks a Learning Support Assistant to provide academic and nurture support to pupils, with a focus on SEND, ASD and ADHD needs. The role is permanent, part-time, term-time only, 8:45am to 3:15pm, 28.75 hours per week over 38 weeks per annum, with a 30-minute unpaid break.

LSA duties and some class cover are included. The successful candidate will be energetic, kind and enthusiastic about helping children learn, and contribute to a supportive, high-expectation

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEND).
• Experience working with children with ASD/ADHD in a school or childcare setting.
• Demonstrates energy, kindness and enthusiasm for helping children learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide both academic and nurture support in class for pupils, as part of a supportive team.
• Carry out LSA duties as outlined in the job description, including some class cover.
• Support inclusion, high expectations and raising standards in learning and behaviour.

Skills

SEND support experience

ASD/ADHD experience

Job description

Yattendon School is a friendly, three-form entry junior school, based in Horley, Surrey, providing a strong supportive caring environment where children thrive, grow and achieve. We have an exciting opportunity to be part of our dynamic and developing organisation, benefiting a new all-weather sports pitch and a major refurbishment of classrooms, we are able to offer you and our children a modern and dynamic learning environment.

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who cares about providing both academic and nurture support in class for our wonderful children. Your role will be to work as part of a supportive team to enhance the teaching and learning opportunities for pupils, particularly those with additional learning needs. We would be particularly interested in candidates with relevant experience supporting SEND children and experience working with children with ASD and ADHD in a school or childcare setting. If you have energy, kindness and enthusiasm, we can offer you an exciting new opportunity where you can truly make a difference each day.

This is a permanent, part time, term time only role. Working hours are 8:45am to 3:15pm, Monday to Friday, 28.75 hours per week, over 38 weeks per annum. Working day includes a 30 minute unpaid break.

The role includes LSA duties as set out in the job description and some class cover (paid at the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant pay scale).

The successful candidate will:

• enjoy modelling effective and inspirational practice;
• be able to motivate and inspire our children and adults to achieve their best in all areas of learning and behaviour;
• be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards;
• be excellent communicators with good organisational and personal skills; and
• be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school.

In return we can offer:

• the opportunity to work with an exceptional team of staff who are committed to the success and welfare of every child in our Trust;
• high quality professional development both in school and as a member of Greensand Multi Academy Trust;
• access to an employee assistance scheme offering a range of wellbeing and health support initiatives;
• an environment where innovation and inspirational ideas are encouraged.

Greensand Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions, even those that are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules, to assess suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose information relevant to safeguarding prior to interview.