Learning Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Professional development

CPD access

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain in Milton Keynes is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for High Ash Church of England Primary School. You will support teachers, work with classes, small groups and individuals to raise standards and promote inclusion.

Experience in EYFS or with SEND, especially ASD, and with vulnerable pupils is preferred. A compassionate, independent yet collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in EYFS or with children with SEND (ASD).
• Experience of working with vulnerable pupils.

Responsibilities

• Work with teaching staff to complement teachers' delivery of education.
• Offer whole class support and support pupils' learning in classrooms, small groups and individually.
• Manage and prepare resources.
• Support the raising of standards for all pupils, including underachieving groups.
• Encourage pupils to become independent learners.
• Support pupils' welfare and inclusion.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Supervise the playground.

Skills

EYFS experience

SEND (ASD) experience

Vulnerable pupils experience

Independent and team work

Relationship building

Empathy and learning progression

Job description

Learning Support Assistant post at High Ash Church of England Primary School, a primary of about 220 pupils aged 4 to 11, with a start as soon as possible. The role supports teaching across whole classes, small groups and individual pupils, covering resources, pupil welfare, inclusion and playground supervision. It suits candidates with EYFS or SEND experience, particularly autism, and experience of working with vulnerable pupils. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Work with teaching staff to complement teachers' delivery of education
• Offer whole class support and support pupils' learning in classrooms, small groups and individually
• Manage and prepare resources
• Support the raising of standards for all pupils, including underachieving groups
• Encourage pupils to become independent learners
• Support pupils' welfare
• Support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life
• Build and maintain positive relationships with pupils
• Help vulnerable pupils move forward in their learning
• Supervise the playground

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of working in EYFS or with children with SEND, particularly ASD
• Experience of working with vulnerable pupils

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confidence and understanding in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with pupils
• Ability to empathise with pupils and move their learning forward

Other

• Passion for enabling every child to reach their full potential

What’s offered

• Membership of the local government pension scheme
• Investment in staff wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential support on work, wellbeing, money, health and legal matters
• Cycle to work scheme
• Robust personal development programme
• CPD from local and national sources, including peer support and networking