Learning Support Assistant

High Beech CofE Primary School; Loughton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team

Training

Local government pension scheme

Wellbeing package including wellbeing

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

High Beech CofE Primary School is seeking two enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistants to join our caring, friendly team. You will support one-to-one and lead small group interventions, with a focus on building strong relationships with children and adults.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 9:15am–12:15pm, with flexible hours to fit business needs. We expect NVQ Level 2 or above, experience of working with children with diverse SEN, a caring nature, and the ability to communicate effectively

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or above
• Experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs
• Caring nature
• Able to communicate effectively with children and adults
• Able to work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Support one-to-one with children as needed
• Lead small group interventions
• Build strong relationships with children and adults and work well in a team

Skills

Communication with children

Teamwork

Initiative

Relationship building

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above

Job description

We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic SEN Learning Support Assistants to join our caring, friendly and hard-working team. In addition to having a strong understanding of building strong relationships with adults and children, we are also looking for someone who can use their initiative. The post may involve working with children to support one-to-one and lead small group interventions.

The working pattern of hours will be Monday - Friday, 9:15am - 12:15pm.

We will be flexible with hours over the week to meet the business requirements; this can be discussed at interview

The successful candidate will need to:

• Hold a relevant qualification at NVQ Level 2 or above
• Have some experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs
• Have a caring nature
• Be able to communicate effectively with children and adults
• Be able to work as part of a team

In return we can offer:

• Friendly experienced team
• Training
• Access to the local government pension scheme
• A wellbeing package including an annual term time wellbeing day and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust (EFSPT) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. Online searches are conducted on all shortlisted candidates. EFSPT is committed to equality and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do.