Learning Support Assistant

Governing Body; Wymeswold; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wymeswold C of E Primary School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work under the class teacher, supporting SEN pupils and helping all children access the curriculum. The role involves assisting individuals and small groups in class or withdrawal areas, in line with school policies.

The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent), experience in formal teaching support, and a commitment to safeguarding, with strong interpersonal skills and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
• Experience of supporting teaching and learning in a formal setting.
• Knowledge of child protection and health and safety procedures.
• Ability and willingness to undertake professional development.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Empathy with children and young people.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities and ability to apply this to daily work and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support individual children in class, and work with small groups in classroom or withdrawal areas.
• Assist SEN pupils to access the school curriculum and participate in all aspects of school life.
• Work under the direct supervision of the class teacher.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and school procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy with children

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Professional development

Health and safety procedures

Experience in teaching support

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)

Job description

• The Learning Support Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the class teacher and will be involved in general classroom support, as well as provide support for SEN pupils to enable them to access the school curriculum and engage in all aspects of school life, in accordance with school policies and procedures. This may include supporting individual children in class, and working with small groups of children, both in the classroom setting or in a designated withdrawal area. NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent.

• Experience of supporting teaching and learning in a formal setting.

• Knowledge of child protection and health and safety procedures.

• Ability and willingness to undertake professional development.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Empathy with children and young people.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• An understanding of, and commitment to, Equal Opportunities, and the ability to apply this to strategic work and day-to-day situations.

• An ability to perform all duties and tasks within the job description. We offer children who are motivated, well behaved and proud of their school. We are a dedicated and hard-working team of staff, with a committed Governing Body supporting us. We have strong links with other local schools, the local authority and our community, as well as the churches in Wymeswold. We have a caring school ethos where we enable all pupils in the school to live life in all its fullness by encouraging them to:

• Dream to be the best we can;

• Believe in ourselves and others through the Christian ethos of work to become independent, kind and respectful people who value individuality;

• Learn through an enriched, creative curriculum with high quality teaching in a happy, safe, secure environment;

• Aim to achieve our full potential by recognising our strengths and building on them.

• We are a welcoming school with small class sizes and superb grounds. We are committed to professional development, as well as health and well-being. Further details about the role This role is initially for one term only, but may be extended further. There may also be scope for additional hours some afternoons, as and when needed, which will be agreed with the Head Teacher when necessary. Commitment to safeguarding Wymeswold C of E Primary School is committed to Safeguarding Children and Young People. As this post is required to work in 'Regulated Activity' an enhanced DBS with a Barred list check is essential. References will be sought in advance of the interview.