Learning Support Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Hillhouse CofE Primary School; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing package (annual wellbeingday

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Hillhouse CofE Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our caring team on maternity cover. The role involves supporting individuals and groups, building strong relationships with pupils and staff, and using initiative to contribute to a supportive learning environment.

Working pattern is Monday to Friday, 8.30 - 12, 12.30 - 15.10. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative team dedicated to safeguarding and high expectations for all learners.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or above
• Experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs
• Caring nature and ability to communicate with children and adults
• Ability to work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Support one-to-one with children and lead small group interventions
• Build strong relationships with children and adults
• Use initiative and contribute to a caring, positive environment

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to provide maternity cover to join our caring, friendly and hard-working team. In addition to having a strong understanding of building strong relationships with adults and children, we are also looking for someone who can use their initiative. The post may involve working with children to support one-to-one and lead small group interventions.

Working pattern: Monday to Friday. 8.30 - 12 , 12,30 15.10

The successful candidate will need to:day

• Hold a relevant qualification at NVQ Level 2 or above
• Have some experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs
• Have a caring nature
• Be able to communicate effectively with children and adults
• Be able to work as part of a team

In return we can offer:

• Friendly experienced team
• Training
• Access to the local government pension scheme
• A wellbeing package including an annual term time wellbeing day and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust (EFSPT) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. Online searches are conducted on all shortlisted candidates. EFSPT is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do.