Learning Support Assistant

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School; London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading primary school in London seeks a Learning Support Assistant to start ASAP. The role involves working closely with children with specific needs, providing support within a classroom setting. Ideal candidates should have prior experience with ASD and ADHD, alongside strong communication skills. This part-time position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with ASD and ADHD is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Flexible and sensitive approach to support children's learning.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning in whole class, small group, or on a 1:1 basis.
• Target specific skills as directed by the Class Teacher or SENDCo.
• Assist in lunch duties and maintain a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Job description

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Holy Trinity C of E Primary School requires a Learning Support Assistant to start ASAP

Hours: Part time Monday to Friday x 5 mornings (from 8.45am) + x 2 afternoons (until 3.30pm) including lunch duties – 39 weeks per annum (includes INSET days). Full time option also potentially available.

Grade: ME4, Scale Point 3-4. £27,729 to £28,125 (pro-rata’d to approx. £16,535 to £16,771)

Contract Type: Temporary

Contract Length: Ongoing (subject to funding)

Closing Date: 9am, Friday 20th June

Interviews: To be arranged individually

Holy Trinity C of E Primary School is a two-form entry primary school, with a nursery, located within the London Borough of Merton, and closely linked to the community around South Park Gardens. We are a Church of England school within the Diocese of Southwark. Holy Trinity is an outstanding school (Ofsted 2024 and SIAMS 2018) with delightful pupils who are eager to learn.

We are looking to appoint a confident, flexible and sensitive Learning Support Assistant with excellent communication, language, interpersonal and behaviour management skills to support specific children with specific needs.

The successful candidate will be supporting the child’s learning within the whole class or within a small group, or on a 1:1 basis, targeting specific skills as directed by the Class Teacher or the SENDCo. Prior experience of working with children with ASD and ADHD is essential but additional training and support will be offered by the school.

Holy Trinity is a diverse, inclusive and welcoming two-form entry school with a happy atmosphere and a strong Christian ethos. We are committed to team working and the successful candidate will be given support and guidance by the staff and leadership team.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please apply using the application form provided. Please do not send CV's.

Visits to the school are welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the school and ask for our Headteacher Izzy Rickards.

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement

Holy Trinity 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 required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Equality Statement

Holy Trinity C of E Primary School is committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce; we are respectful of all individuals’ race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.

Safeguarding Statement

Holy Trinity 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 required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Equality Statement
Holy Trinity C of E Primary School is committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce; we are respectful of all individuals’ race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.