Learning Support Assitant

Holt Farm Junior School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Holt Farm Junior School is seeking a caring Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team. The role includes providing 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs, helping them access learning and participate in class activities.

We welcome a warm, proactive candidate who can support teaching and learning during term time, with 32.5 hours per week and options for reduced hours. DBS required and safeguarding is a priority.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs is advantageous.
• Experience working with primary school children is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil to enable learning.
• Support teaching, learning and assessment with a flexible, proactive approach.
• Build positive relationships to help pupils feel safe and ready to learn.
• Engage pupils with creative and purposeful learning activities.

Skills

1:1 support

Team player

Mentoring

Job description

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Part-time hours will be considered)
Working Pattern: Term Time Only, plus two INSET days
Daily Hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm (including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)

We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our friendly and supportive school community.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in helping our children thrive. The position includes providing 1:1 support for an individual pupil, so experience of working closely with children with additional needs would be an advantage.

In this role, you will:

• Bring a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• Build positive relationships that help children feel safe, confident and ready to learn.
• Use a flexible and proactive approach to support teaching, learning and assessment.
• Engage and motivate pupils through creative and purposeful learning experiences.
• Have high expectations and a commitment to helping every child achieve their full potential.
• Show initiative, resilience and a willingness to go the extra mile for our children.
• Take pride in your own professional development and be keen to learn and grow as part of our team.

We are looking for someone who is warm, positive and committed to making a real difference every day. In return, you will join a welcoming school where staff are valued, supported and encouraged to develop professionally.

The school reserves the right to close the listing at any time and shortlist earlier if strong candidates apply earlier in the process.

Holt Farm Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All postholders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact [e-mail]

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