Learning Support Assistant at Kingswood Primary School

Esher Church of England High School; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Support Service

Job summary

Kingswood Primary School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work one-to-one with two named children with additional learning needs. The role supports inclusion and aims to help all children reach their potential.

You will work within a committed team of TAs and teachers, contributing to assessment and planning, and fostering a safe, supportive learning environment. This is a full-time, term-time position with 38 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Good level of general educational qualifications.
• Interest in special educational needs (SEN).
• Ability to understand learning processes and contribute to assessment and planning.
• High expectations with a caring attitude and flexibility.
• Knowledge of providing a safe and secure environment for children.

Responsibilities

• Work one-to-one with two named children with additional learning needs.
• Contribute to assessment and planning for learners.
• Demonstrate high energy, patience, and good communication within a team of TAs and teachers.
• Commit to inclusion and equality of opportunity.

Skills

Good communication skills

Energy and patience

Team working

Inclusion and equality

Interest in SEN

Understanding learning and assessment

Education

General educational qualifications

Job description

About this Role

Kingswood Primary School is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work one to one with two named children with additional learning needs.

We are committed to all our children achieving their full potential across the expanding range of opportunities we offer them. We would like to recruit an individual who will contribute to this ethos and will be proactive in moving our school forward.

The successful candidate will:

• have a good level of general educational qualifications
• have an interest in special educational needs
• have an understanding of learning and be able to contribute to assessment and planning
• have high expectations, together with caring attitude and flexibility
• know how to provide the children with a safe and secure environment

In addition you will:

• have lots of energy and patience
• demonstrate good communication skills
• have a positive, hardworking attitude
• be able to work effectively within a committed team of TAs and Teachers
• be committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity

In return, we can offer:

• an enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly staff team
• positive and supportive parents
• opportunities for professional growth
• membership of a generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• access to an Employee Support Service providing access to a wide range of health and wellbeing support initiatives

This is a full time term time role working Monday to Friday from 8.40am to 3:20pm, 30.85 hours per week over 38 weeks per annum. The pro rata starting salary is £18,053 (£25,133 FTE).

Please be advised applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Kingswood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Thepost is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants arerequired to declare all convictions and cautions, even those that are "spent"unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules, to assesssuitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked todisclose information relevant to safeguarding prior to interview.

We value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in our sector. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.