Learning Support Assistant (Resource Base)

Compass Point Primary School; West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD support

Great team

Pension scheme

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Free eye tests

Career development

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Compass Point Primary School in Bedminster, Bristol, is seeking a friendly, positive person to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The role is fixed-term for one year with potential permanency subject to funding.

A willingness to learn, strong numeracy and literacy, and teamwork are essential to join a warm, caring school community. We offer CPD, supportive colleagues, a positive student environment and a route for career progression within the Excalibur Academies Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children is essential.
• Training will be provided to develop skills for this role.

Responsibilities

• Work with children with SEN and/or Autism.
• Be part of a hard-working, committed team.
• Demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Inspire, motivate and encourage children.
• Use initiative and be self-motivated.

Skills

Experience with children

Willingness to learn

Job description

About Compass Point Primary School

Compass Point Primary is a Good School in the heart of Bedminster, home to a thriving, diverse and vibrant community; known for its street art, festivals and music. Our children are ready to learn, respect their classmates and those about them and are safe and cared for. Children make good choices, firm friendships and are generally happy about the school. The culture around the school feels warm and caring. Together, our children progress through life, inspired by our School motto, 'Aspire, Believe, Achieve'.

In return, we offer a progressive curriculum, that allows children to build on their previous learning, as they move through school. It is purposeful, relevant and focused, providing the knowledge and understanding for our children to progress and succeed in the world today. We also offer an alternative and personalised provision, for children in our KS1 & KS2 Resource Base.

As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.

The Role

We are looking for a friendly, positive person with a can-do attitude who is interested in working with children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Some experience of working with children is essential but we will provide formal and informal training and development opportunities to give you the skills needed for this role and to support your career progression.

The post is offered on a fixed term basis for one year with the possibility of being made permanent for the right candidate subject to funding.

The successful candidate will

• be interested in working with children with SEN and/or Autism
• be keen to learn and willing to act on feedback
• enjoy working as part of a hard-working, committed team
• demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills
• inspire, motivate and encourage children
• use initiative and be self-motivated

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Benefits

• Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Supportive colleagues and SLT
• Eager and motivated students
• Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & LGPS for support and Shared Services staff)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Reduced Gym Membership
• Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Eye Tests & Annual Flu Vaccination
• Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust
• Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note:

Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

If you would like to find out more about working at Compass Point Primary School, please follow this link to the recruitment pages on our website Compass Point Primary School - Careers