Learning Support Assistant - Robertswood School

Buckinghamshire Council; Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular primary school in Chalfont St. Peter is seeking a dedicated individual to support children in the classroom and during lunch breaks. The post involves working with children who have additional needs and delivering guided interventions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and have a commitment to raising standards. This role offers flexible hours and a chance to develop professionally in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to raising standards.
• Ability to work using own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support children within the class and at lunchtime.
• Organise and deliver interventions guided by therapists.
• Support individuals with an Education, Health and Care Plan.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Commitment to raising standards

Experience with children with additional needs

Education

GCSE English & Maths qualification

Job description

Location: Chalfont St Peter

Overview

We are a popular primary school with 400 pupils aged between 3 and 11 years old.

If you enjoy a lively environment, forward thinking and supportive colleagues and are willing to develop yourself as a professional, then Robertswood School will be a great place to work.

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: R1.6 £23,996 FTE

Contract type: Fixed Term

Hours: Full-time/Part-time

Interviews to be held: Applications will be reviewed on receipt and interviews will be held on a rolling basis, so early application is advised.

About us

At Robertswood School we are committed to providing an outstanding education within a secure and happy environment, where each child is valued and equipped with the necessary skills, enabling them to become confident and caring individuals in this ever changing, increasingly technological and globalised world. All children will be provided with opportunities to develop confidence, creativity and self esteem, regardless of needs, background or religion. Opportunities will be focussed on the acquisition of skills as the foundations for a successful and fulfilling life. We will celebrate every child\'s achievement and will work in close partnership with parents and the wider community, providing vital communication.

The post will involve supporting of children within the class, at lunchtime (Lunchtime salary additional), on the playground and during individual and small group interventions.

The post may also involve supporting an individual pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan.

About you

The Successful candidate should have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to raising standards with high aspirations for all children.
• An ability to work using their own initiative and be part of a team.
• Minimum requirement of GCSE English & Maths qualification.
• An ability to organise and deliver interventions, guided by therapists.
• Either experience of working with children with additional needs, or the desire to do so.

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.

Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Robertswood School is committed to safeguarding children and, as such, successful candidates are subject to enhanced DBS checks. Candidates must also be able to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.