Learning Support Assistant 15hrs

St Peter's Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter's Primary School in Greater London is seeking a committed assistant to support young children, including those with SEND, across learning, development and wellbeing.

You will deliver individual and group support, maintain safeguarding standards, build strong relationships with children, parents and staff, and contribute to a caring, inclusive classroom environment. GCSE English and Maths are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children, including those with SEND.
• Experience supporting children's learning, development and individual educational needs.
• Ability to deliver individual and group support programmes to help children achieve their learning and developmental goals.
• Understanding of safeguarding, child protection, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently using own initiative.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload effectively.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, positive and professional when working under pressure.
• Flexible, reliable and willing to contribute to the wider school team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, external agencies and other professionals.
• Basic IT skills, including using email and the internet.
• A caring, nurturing and enthusiastic approach to supporting children's wellbeing, learning and development.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training, including SEND support and moving and handling training where required.
• GCSE English and Maths (grades 9–4 or equivalent)

Skills

SEND experience

Supporting children's learning

Individual & group support

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Teamwork & independence

Organisational skills

Stays calm under pressure

Flexibility & reliability

Staff/parent communication

Basic IT skills

Caring, nurturing approach

Willingness to training

GCSE English & Maths

Education

GCSE English and Maths (grades 9–4 or equivalent)

Job description

• Experience of working with young children, including children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).


• Experience supporting children's learning, development and individual educational needs.


• Ability to deliver individual and group support programmes to help children achieve their learning and developmental goals.


• Understanding of safeguarding, child protection, equality, diversity and inclusion.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently using own initiative.


• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload effectively.


• Ability to remain calm, patient, positive and professional when working under pressure.


• Flexible, reliable and willing to contribute to the wider school team.


• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, external agencies and other professionals.


• Basic IT skills, including using email and the internet.


• A caring, nurturing and enthusiastic approach to supporting children's wellbeing, learning and development.


• Willingness to undertake relevant training, including SEND support and moving and handling training where required.


• GCSE English and Maths (grades 9–4 or equivalent)