Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Midday Assistant

ALL SAINTS; Heybridge; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

All Saints' C of E (VC) Primary School is seeking a kind, patient Learning Support Assistant to assist pupils with their learning, development and social-emotional needs in line with school policies. Some knowledge of the Six Core Strengths Curriculum would be valuable, and strong literacy/numeracy skills are essential.

Hours are part-time, term-time only, Monday to Friday 8.30 - 12.30 with lunchtimes 12.30 - 1.00.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of the Six Core Strengths Curriculum would be valuable.
• Good Literacy and Numeracy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning, development and social-emotional needs.
• Assist during midday duties as required and maintain classroom management.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Positive behaviour management

Effective communicator

Job description

All Saints' C of E (VC) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances. Documents Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

We are looking to appoint a kind, patient, positive individual to the role of Learning support assistant with some Midday assistant responsibility. The role involves supporting pupils with their learning, development and social emotional needs, in line with school policies and procedures. Some experience or knowledge of the 'Six Core Strengths Curriculum' would be valuable. We are looking for a person who: remains calm under pressure, is resilient and caring, is able to provide an inclusive environment, is enthusiastic about working with children, is able to think on their feet and try new things, is an effective communicator with pupils and staff, is able to build and maintain effective relationships, demonstrates excellent positive behaviour management techniques, possesses good Literacy and Numeracy skills. We are a school with

• A very good reputation within the local community
• A welcoming atmosphere
• Dedicated and talented staff who genuinely support one another
• A commitment to professional development
• SLT and Governors with a clear vision of long term aims and strategic planning
• A positive ethos where 'Every Child Shines'

All Saints' C of E (VC) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to two satisfactory references and enhanced DBS disclosure.

• Hours: Part-time, term-time only
• Contract: Monday to Friday 8.30 - 12.30 and lunchtimes 12.30 - 1.00
• Salary: Essex Local Government Pay Scale Point 6 - LSA / Point 4 MDA Actual salary: £16,003 per annum