Learning Support Assistant

Days Lane Primary School; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Job summary

Days Lane Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our caring team. You will support pupils during lessons, assist with class cover when needed, and help maintain an inclusive learning environment.

Training will be provided to enable you to work effectively with children, parents and staff, and to develop pupil potential. Working hours are 32.5 per week, 8:15am to 3:15pm, across 5 days, for 38 weeks of the year (term time plus staff training days).

Qualifications

• Support pupils during lessons and class cover as needed.
• Excellent communication with children, parents and staff.
• Appropriate use of English in written and oral communications; good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils during lessons and in classCover as needed.
• Work with the school team to provide inclusive education.
• Participate in training and development.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Organisational skills

English proficiency

Job description

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant.

The ideal candidate will be one who is committed to developing pupil potential, be a team player and have excellent communication skills to work positively with children, parents and staff. Appropriate and accurate use of English in written and oral communications and good organisational skills are also required.

The role will involve supporting pupils during lessons, as well as class cover if necessary, during the class teachers planning time. Candidates will be well supported to do so with training.

The role is for 32.5 hours a week, working 5 days, starting at 8:15am, covering lunchtime, and finishing at 3.15pm. The contract is for 38 weeks of the year, term time only, including staff training days.

The successful candidate will work closely with the other members of the school team to provide the highest quality inclusive education across the school.