Learning Support Assistant - Alderwood Primary School

Greenwich Council; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Alderwood Primary School, part of the Compass Partnership of Schools, seeks a Learning Support Assistant to provide support to children across the primary age range. This role involves fostering high expectations and promoting inclusivity within a dynamic and supportive environment committed to professional development.

Benefits

Access to a wide range of resources

Commitment to professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with special needs is an advantage.
• High expectations for learning and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special needs in a classroom setting.
• Promote principles of inclusion and help children overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant - Alderwood Primary School, London

Client: Greenwich Council

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 075bcd321382

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking an inspirational Learning Support Assistant, with vision and high expectations for learning, to work across the primary age range within a whole class setting and on an individual basis. Experience of working with children with special needs would be an advantage. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a highly skilled and supportive team of people, who are committed to your career development.

Alderwood is a one-form entry school judged by OFSTED to be Good. We are a school community that believes wellbeing and positive relationships for children and adults are fundamental to the success of all learners. We are part of an innovative and forward-thinking group of schools across Greenwich (including Boxsgrove, Deansfield, Halstow, Horn Park, Kidbrooke Park, South Rise, Willow Dene, and Wingfield) and Essex (Cann Hall, John Ray Junior, Notley Green, and Shalford); forming the Compass Partnership of Schools.

You will:
• Be part of a learning community committed to achieving the best for our children.
• Have high expectations, understand the importance of, and promote the principles of inclusion by enabling every child to overcome barriers to learning and reach high standards.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We can offer you:
• Wonderful, enthusiastic children who are motivated to learn.
• A team committed to raising standards for all children.
• Access to a wide range of resources and support to help you in your role.
• A commitment to your own professional development.
• A part in a forward-thinking, dynamic partnership which sees children at the heart of the learning process.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending the school. As the duties of this post involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure Barring Service.

Please visit our My New Term platform, via the link below, for an application pack and further information.