Learning Support Assistant

Kingswood Primary School; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingswood Primary School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work one-to-one with two named children with additional learning needs. The role is a full-time term-time position, offering the chance to contribute to the school’s ethos and to move the school forward with a proactive approach.

We value energy, patience, and strong communication, and you will join a committed team of TAs and teachers, with opportunities for professional growth and access to a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Qualifications

• Good level of general educational qualifications
• Interest in special educational needs
• Understanding of learning and ability to contribute to assessment and planning
• High expectations with caring attitude and flexibility
• Knowledge of how to provide a safe and secure environment

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for two named children with additional learning needs
• Contribute to assessment and planning for learning
• Work within a team of teaching assistants and teachers
• Support inclusion and equality of opportunity

Skills

General education

Interest in SEN

Assessment & planning

High expectations with care

Safe environment

Energy and patience

Communication skills

Teamwork with TAs and teachers

Inclusion and equality

Job description

Kingswood Primary School is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work one to one with two named children with additional learning needs.

We are committed to all our children achieving their full potential across the expanding range of opportunities we offer them. We would like to recruit an individual who will contribute to this ethos and will be proactive in moving our school forward.

The successful candidate will:

• have a good level of general educational qualifications
• have an interest in special educational needs
• have an understanding of learning and be able to contribute to assessment and planning
• have high expectations, together with caring attitude and flexibility
• know how to provide the children with a safe and secure environment

In addition you will:

• have lots of energy and patience
• demonstrate good communication skills
• have a positive, hardworking attitude
• be able to work effectively within a committed team of TAs and Teachers
• be committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity

In return, we can offer:

• an enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly staff team
• positive and supportive parents
• opportunities for professional growth
• membership of a generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• access to an Employee Support Service providing access to a wide range of health and wellbeing support initiatives

This is a full time term time role working Monday to Friday from 8.40am to 3:20pm, 30.85 hours per week over 38 weeks per annum. The pro rata starting salary is £18,053 (£25,133 FTE).

Kingswood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions, even those that are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules, to assess suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose information relevant to safeguarding prior to interview.

We value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignement, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in our sector. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.