Learning Support Assistant

Greensand Multi-Academy Trust; Horley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Greensand Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs, including those with ASD and ADHD, in a supportive school environment in Horley, UK.

The role is permanent, part-time, term-time only (8:45am–3:15pm, 28.75 hours/week over 38 weeks per year) with LSA duties and some class cover at HLTA pay scale. Energetic, kind and enthusiastic candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEND children in a school or childcare setting.
• Energy, kindness and enthusiasm for helping children learn and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Provide both academic and nurture support in class for pupils, focusing on those with additional learning needs.
• Assist with delivery of lessons and class activities; cover some teaching duties as required.

Skills

SEND support

ASD awareness

ADHD awareness

Classroom support

Job description

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). Please contact us for more information.

• 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.