Learning Support Assistant 21 hours Yr2

St Peter's Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter's Primary School in London is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support young learners, including those with SEND. You will help with learning activities, monitor progress and work closely with teachers, parents and carers to foster a nurturing environment.

The role requires strong safeguarding awareness, good communication, and the ability to manage groups and individuals. GCSE English and Maths are required, and a willingness to undertake SEND training and related moving and

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young children, including children 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

Child support

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Willingness to training

IT literacy

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

SEND training

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)