Learning Support Assistant

Meath Green Infant; Horley; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Meath Green Infant School in Horley is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team. The role involves working with children in the classroom in the mornings and afternoons and supervising the children on the playground through lunchtime.

You will support learning in partnership with the class teacher, foster a caring environment, and contribute to the school’s activities and events as part of the whole-school community.

Qualifications

• Passion and commitment to learning and education.
• Ability to support children’s learning with the class teacher.
• Caring and nurturing ethos.
• Ability to build strong relationships with children, staff and families.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to get involved in children’s play.
• Commitment to whole-school life and support for extracurricular activities and events.

Responsibilities

• The role involves working with children in the classroom in the mornings and afternoons.
• Supervising the children on the playground through lunchtime.
• Working closely with the class teacher to support children's learning.

Skills

Passion for learning

Team collaboration

Caring ethos

Relationship building

Communication skills

Playground involvement

Whole-school involvement

Job description

Meath Green Infant School is a popular, friendly three-form entry infant school serving the local community. We are looking for a full-time Learning Support Assistant to join our team of dedicated staff. The role involves working with children in the classroom in the mornings and afternoons and supervising the children on the playground through lunchtime.

We are looking for a team member who has:

• A passion and commitment to learning and education.
• The ability to work closely with the class teacher to support children’s learning.
• A caring and nurturing ethos.
• The ability to build strong relationships with children, staff and families, and work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• A willingness to get involved in children’s play.
• A commitment to whole-school life and who is willing to support extra-curricular activities and school events.

We can offer:

• A positive and caring ethos and working environment.
• Enthusiastic, motivated children.
• Friendly, welcoming, and supportive colleagues.
• An opportunity to develop your experience of working in a school.