Learning Support Assistants x 2

Teaching Vacancies; London Borough of Hounslow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in London is seeking two Learning Support Assistants to join a friendly team of staff working with Key Stage 2 pupils. The successful candidates will support planning, delivery of activities and assessment, while contributing to curriculum development and pupil progress.

Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths at C or above, strong written and spoken English, and a commitment to CPD. The role emphasizes supportive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Confident and enthusiastic with a passion for learning.
• Clear English reading, writing and numeracy skills.
• Commitment to continuing CPD and professional development.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities to individuals and groups.
• Provide care and support programmes to enable access to learning.
• Assist the class teacher and manage pupil behaviour in the classroom.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and assessment of children’s learning.
• Prepare assessments and reports on pupil progress.

Skills

English proficiency

Maths proficiency

Passion for learning

CPD commitment

Education

GCSE English and Maths at C or above

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for 2 enthusiastic and creative Learning Support Assistants to join our friendly team of supportive staff. The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated, hard working with a sense of fun and have high expectations of children within a Key Stage 2 setting.

You will work under the direction of the Class Teacher to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities to individual pupils, groups and whole classes. You will provide care and support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils which includes assessments and reports on pupils’ progress. The successful candidate will also assist the teachers in the management of pupils in the classroom. You should have a good standard of English and Maths and knowledge of the primary curriculum and will be able to contribute effectively to curriculum planning and assessment of children’s learning.

We would love you to join us if you can demonstrate that you are:

• Educated to GCSE Level C or above in English and Maths
• Confident, enthusiastic and have a passion for learning
• Able to demonstrate excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills
• An excellent, enthusiastic and committed practitioner who believes in the value of continuing CPD
• Someone who has high expectations of behaviour and achievement for all pupils
• Creative and able to make a difference
• Adaptable and aspirational
• Committed to securing good outcomes for all pupils and have a belief that all can achieve well
• Able to build good working relationships with staff, pupils and their parents/carers

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A dynamic and forward looking staff who enjoy working together
• An “Oak Hill family” ethos to all pupils, staff and parents
• Children who are excited by school and love to learn
• A strong commitment to staff development – helping you to achieve the best in a supportive environment
• Fast route to teaching programmes for all TA/LSA/HLTA staff
• An experienced and caring Academy Trust

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the Principal to arrange an appointment via Rita Smith, details above.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.