Learning Support Assistant

Hamstel Junior School; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Committed staff

Excellent classroom support

Happy children

Skills development

Job summary

Hamstel Junior School is a large community school where staff support pupils with positive attitudes to learning. The role is ideal for graduates seeking initial teaching experience, within a busy classroom setting.

The post involves assisting the class teacher, implementing education plans, promoting inclusion for pupils with special needs, and providing feedback and resources to support learning during term-time. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working in a school classroom environment.
• Ideal for a graduate looking to enter the teaching profession.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive working relationship with the class teacher and other supporting adults.
• Establish positive relationships with supported pupils and the class in general.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes for pupils and help monitor their progress.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs within the classroom.
• Undertake interventions including phonics under the direction of the teacher, year group leader or SENCo.
• Provide suitable feedback to pupils under the guidance of the teacher.
• Arrange / provide resources for lessons / activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Provide support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities, including lunchtime and breaktime duties
• Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records.
• Attending to pupils' personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters including first aid.
• Liaise with other staff and provide information about pupils as appropriate.
• To assist with escorting pupils in educational visits.
• To respect confidentiality at all times.
• Attend relevant school meetings and training as required.
• Undertake First Aid training.
• Adhere to the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Skills

Classroom experience

Graduate entry

Job description

Salary

Salary Range: Level 4, Points 4 to 7 £26,016 to £27,274 pro rata per annum (equates to £17,880 - £18,745 actual salary)

Hours of work

30 hours per week, 8.35am to 3.20pm (with 45 minutes unpaid break) term time only

About the Role

Hamstel Junior School is a large and popular community school which has pupils whose attitudes to their learning are good (Ofsted, March 2024). We are a very well-resourced school with great facilities including a full-sized sports hall, field and outdoor gym.

We offer:

• A committed, friendly and supportive staff
• Excellent classroom support
• Happy and friendly children
• Opportunities to develop your skills further

We are a forward thinking school and have a clear vision for the future. The successful applicant will have significant experience of working in a school classroom environment. This position would be ideal for a graduate looking to enter the teaching profession as it would provide invaluable experience of working with children.

The main scope of the job will be:

• Maintain a positive working relationship with the class teacher and other supporting adults.
• Establish positive relationships with supported pupils and the class in general.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes for pupils and help monitor their progress.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs within the classroom.
• Undertake interventions including phonics under the direction of the teacher, year group leader or SENCo
• Provide suitable feedback to pupils under the guidance of the teacher.
• Arrange / provide resources for lessons / activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Provide support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities, including lunchtime and breaktime duties
• Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records.
• Attending to pupils' personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters including first aid.
• Liaise with other staff and provide information about pupils as appropriate.
• To assist with escorting pupils in educational visits.
• To respect confidentiality at all times.
• Attend relevant school meetings and training as required.
• Undertake First Aid training
• Adhere to the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

For more information about the role and a description of the type of candidate we are looking for please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detail. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.