Learning Support Assistant 21hrs Yr4

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 dedicated classroom support assistant to help with learning and development for young children, including SEND. You will support groups and individuals, collaborate with staff and families, and contribute to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Ideal candidates will have GCSE English and Maths and be willing to undertake relevant training. You will work as part of a supportive school team in a busy primary setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children, including SEND needs.
• Experience supporting children's learning, development and needs.
• Ability to deliver individual and group support programmes.
• Understanding of safeguarding, child protection, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents and staff.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Good organisational skills and workload management.
• Remain calm, patient, positive and professional under pressure.
• Flexible, reliable and willing to contribute to the school team.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents and external professionals.
• Basic IT skills, including using email and the internet.
• Caring, nurturing and enthusiastic approach to wellbeing and development.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training including SEND and moving/handling when required.

Skills

SEND experience

Child development support

Learning support

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Stakeholder communication

Basic IT skills

Education

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

Tools

Email

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)