Learning Support Assistant (20 hours)

St Wilfrid's; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join their team. This role is vital in supporting children of all abilities, particularly those with special educational needs. The successful candidate will help create an inclusive environment, facilitating communication and learning for EHCP pupils. With responsibilities including classroom support and playground supervision, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives. If you are motivated, flexible, and eager to contribute to a supportive school community, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to implement strategies for behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Support EHCP pupils and those with medical needs.
• Supervise playground activities during breaks.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to encourage appropriate behaviour

Flexibility

Team player

Experience with SEND pupils

Ability to run interventions

Education

Relevant experience in education

Job description

Learning Support Assistant / Midday Meals Supervisor

St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: 20hrs per week 39 weeks per year (Term Time plus 1 week) - Permanent

We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant with some responsibility for EHCP pupils, some responsibility for pupils with medical needs and some whole class responsibility. The EHCP pupils may need support with communication to access learning within the classroom and to interact with their peers. This role also includes playground supervision at break and lunchtimes.

We are committed to an inclusive approach to the education of all our pupils and the successful candidate will support this approach through their role.

We are looking for an applicant who:

• has experience of working with children
• is passionate about enabling all children to achieve as well as they possibly can whatever their starting point
• has a clear idea of strategies to encourage appropriate behaviour choices and is able to apply these in a classroom situation and outside of the classroom
• will support children of all abilities
• is flexible, well-motivated and is able to work on their own initiative,
• is a good team player
• will make a positive contribution to our school community
• is willing to, or has specific experience of, working with SEND pupils
• is willing to run interventions
• is willing to attend to pupils personal needs including social, welfare and health matters
• is willing to implement actions and strategies suggested by outside agencies

Closing date for applications: 10th June, 9am

St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. The post will be subject to satisfactory references, health checks and an enhanced DBS checks. Proof of the right to work in the UK will also be required.