Learning Support Assistant

West Sussex County Council; Roundstreet Common; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to support children in our reception class with SEND in a mainstream setting. You will join a friendly and committed team with children at the centre of what we do.

We offer opportunities for professional development and a flexible approach to start and end times for the right candidate, as part of a supportive village school community.

Qualifications

• Have supporting children with SEND in mainstream at the core of their approach to work.
• Have experience of supporting children with SEND.
• Be flexible in their approach to work.
• Demonstrate resilience and positivity.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND in a mainstream Reception class.
• Work alongside a team of supportive professionals focused on children’s needs.
• Provide flexible start/end times where possible.
• Promote resilience and a positive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Reception class support

Flexible approach

Resilience

Job description

If you are passionate about inclusion and supporting children in mainstream settings, then we would love to hear from you. We are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant who is the right match for supporting children in our reception class. You will be working in our Reception Class alongside a team of supportive and committed professionals who hold children at the centre of what they do. We offer:

• A thriving village school
• A friendly, welcoming community
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are eager to learn
• A motivated team of staff and governors
• Support for your professional career development
• For the right candidate we would be prepared to offer some flexibility regarding start and end times

The successful candidate will:

• Have supporting children with SEND in mainstream at the core of their approach to work
• Have experience of supporting children with SEND
• Be flexible in their approach to work
• Demonstrate resilience and positivity