Learning Support Assistant - Afternoons

Teaching Vacancies; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

St Patrick’s in Farnborough is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly school team. You will support small groups and children with specific needs within our Catholic ethos.

The role requires empathy, strong communication, and discreet handling of sensitive information, helping to raise pupil outcomes and work closely with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Empathise with pupils and be sympathetic to their needs.
• Strong communication skills with ability to explain instructions clearly.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Professional discretion and confidentiality on issues.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills for effective relationships.
• Proven track record of improving pupil outcomes.
• Supportive of Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Support small groups of pupils.
• Assist children with specific needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Discretion

Interpersonal skills

Pupil outcomes improvement

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Patrick’s is a friendly, vibrant one form entry Catholic Primary School set in wooded grounds in Farnborough.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, resourceful and conscientious Learning Support Assistant who will join our dynamic team. The successful applicant will support small groups and children with specific needs.

The successful applicant will:

• Empathise with pupils and be sympathetic to their needs
• have strong communication skills and able to clarify and explain instructions clearly
• have basic literacy and numeracy skills
• be professionally discrete and able to respect confidentiality on particular issues
• have well-developed interpersonal skills enabling effective relationships with a variety of different people
• have a proven track record of improving pupil outcomes
• be supportive of our Catholic ethos

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• friendly, happy children who are keen to learn
• welcoming staff who are dedicated to secure good outcomes for our pupils
• planned, high-quality CPD opportunities
• peer mentor from an experienced LSA

Further details about the role

Visits to the school are encouraged, please do contact us if you would like to visit or would like further information about the school or the role. Please also visit our website at www.st-patricks.hants.sch.uk.

If you would like further details about the role, please contact the school office, via email [e-mail]

Commitment to safeguarding

At the Federation of St Bernadette's and St. Patrick's Catholic Primary Schools we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

£24,644.00 Annually (FTE) (£13.13 per hour)