Learning Support Assistant

Cleves School; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused school in Weybridge is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join their positive team. The role involves supporting children with special education needs to access the curriculum effectively. Applicants should exhibit strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a collaborative approach. The school offers a friendly environment, professional development, and a range of staff benefits including a wellbeing program and access to after school care for staff's children. This is a full-time, permanent position during term time only.

Benefits

Friendly and welcoming staff

High quality training and development

Free breakfast and after school club for staff

Access to EV charger

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special education needs and disabilities is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive education.
• Ability to follow instructions and use initiative effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support individual or small groups of children with special education needs.
• Help children access the curriculum and meet individual targets.

Skills

Passionate about inclusion

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to find creative solutions

Calm under challenging circumstances

Teamwork

Job description

Cleves is a friendly, community focused and inclusive school in Weybridge, which prides itself on offering a culture of high expectations and a guarantee to provide pupils with opportunities that help them to reach their full potential.

Recently judged ‘outstanding’ by OFSTED, Cleves was described as having, “excellent staff pupil relationships that make lessons a positive, calm and purposeful learning environment”. It highlighted well planned learning for all pupils, including for those with send or disabilities. Cleves School is a six-form entry junior school with recent accreditation for the Inclusion Quality Mark and the Wellbeing Award.

We have a rewarding and exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and positive team. The role supports individual or small groups of children with special education needs and disabilities to enable them to access the curriculum and meet their own individual targets.

What we are looking for:

• Passionate about inclusion and patient with children.
• Demonstrates high standards and expectations of themselves and the children.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills with a commitment to supporting the child achieve.
• Positive, flexible approach and manner centred on the individual.
• Ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances.
• Ability to find creative solutions to make the curriculum accessible to individual children.
• Ability to follow instructions and use initiative as appropriate.
• Enthusiastic, sense of humour and commitment to work effectively within a team.

What we can offer you:

• A friendly, welcoming staff, with low staff turnover, that works collaboratively to provide the best possible experiences for children whilst working collaboratively as a team.
• Pupils who are enthusiastic and eager to learn with excellent behaviour
• An outstanding, well-resourced school with excellent facilities
• High quality training and professional development pathways, as well as external support and established links and partnerships with specialist agencies.
• Possible additional paid hours in after school provision offering a variety of enticing activities both inside and out.
• Benefit system, which includes access to 24/7 GP, 20% discount on gym membership as well as other discounts and a range of professional advice.
• Free after school and breakfast club for staff with children at Cleves.
• Staff wellbeing considered a priority, which includes free tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit.
• Access to EV charger in the car park.

Working Pattern: Full time, permanent role. Term time only plus 3 INSET days.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and the school reserves the right to close the vacancy ahead of the published closing date if a suitable candidate is found. We strongly recommend early application if you are interested in this position.

Safeguarding Statement

Cleves is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service approval ('DBS') as part of our rigorous approach to safeguarding our children.