Learning Support Assistant (SEND)

Fairfield Park Lower School; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield Park Lower School in central Bedfordshire near the Hertfordshire border is seeking a Learning Support Assistant (SEND) to join our inclusive team. You will motivate learners, boost self-esteem, and support pupils with additional needs under the direction of the class teacher.

As a member of the Inclusion team led by an Assistant Headteacher, you will contribute to creating a nurturing, high-expectations environment where every pupil can realise their potential and become a confident,

Responsibilities

• Motivate learners and boost self-esteem under the direction of the class teacher.
• Support pupils with additional needs as part of the Inclusion team.
• Contribute to an inclusive environment and shared school goals.

Job description

Fairfield Park Lower School is a forward thinking school. Located in central Bedfordshire on the Hertfordshire boarder. We provide childrenwith a rich and exciting education which is relevant to them and which develops their skills and abilities.

All children are treated as individuals. We put the children at the heart of everything we do. The environment that we provide is nurturing and caring. We ensure there are no barriers to learning.

We believechildren need to be nurtured and developed as individuals to enable them to become lifelong learners andgood citizens. We are a highly successful values based school built on the partnership between pupils, parents/carers, staff, governors and thelocal community, due to our shared vision of high expectations. We, as a school, pride ourselves in ensuring thatwe achieve quality in all that we do.

Our purpose is to work together to create a positive learning environmentin which all pupils can realise their full potential. We encourage and support all our pupils and in return weexpect high standards of work, conduct and appearance. The school is a fantastic learning environment that we continually improveand enhance.

As a Learning Support Assistant (SEND) you will have the privilege of being part of children's learning journey through the school, you will motivate leaners and boost self esteem, working alongside the class teacher you will work under their direction as well as using your own initiative. You will be part of the Inclusion team which is lead by one of out Assistant Headteachers who is passionate about inclusion across the school.