Learning Support Assistant

St. John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive staff, SLT and Governors

Amazing children who work hard and are

Tailored CPD and links with external/外

Job summary

St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to work across our school and nursery with pupils who have a range of needs.

The role includes supporting pupils with behaviour and/or special educational needs, some break time supervision, class support and personal care. We offer a supportive staff team, tailored CPD and close links with outside agencies to help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Have early years experience and experience of working with children with special educational needs.
• Assist in promoting the learning and personal development of pupils.
• Supportive of the Catholic ethos; open to staff from any faith background.

Responsibilities

• Duties will include some break time supervision.
• Support in class and personal care.

Skills

Early years experience

Experience with SEN

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in supporting teaching and learning

Job description

Company: St. John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary is a small, friendly school in the heart of Portsmouth. We have a tradition of providing an excellent education alongside superb pastoral care.

We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced LSA to work across our school and nursery with pupils who have a range of needs. The role will include working with pupils with behaviour and/or special educational needs. Duties will include some break time supervision, support in class and personal care.

We are looking for LSAs who:

• Have early years experience and experience of working with children with special educational needs
• Will assist in promoting the learning and personal development of pupils enabling them to make the best use of the educational opportunities available to them.
• Someone who will be wholly supportive of our Catholic ethos. (We welcome staff from Catholicism, other traditions or with no faith background.)
• Are positive, caring and work well in a team
• Ideally have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in supporting teaching and learning (or equivalent)

We can offer:

• A supportive staff, SLT and Governors
• Amazing children who work hard, behave well and will make you smile
• A well-resourced school that offers tailored CPD and close relationships with outside agencies

We would be very happy to give you a tour of our school and answer any questions that you have.

St John's Cathedral Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Portsmouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.