Learning Support & Play Team Assistant

St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton; Swindon; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton, is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to help with the inclusion of children in class and in small groups or 1:1 sessions outside the classroom.

You will support pupils' learning, assist with literacy and mathematics, help set up classrooms, monitor lunchtime activities, and contribute to maintaining high standards of safety and wellbeing in line with school policies.

Qualifications

• Support pupils’ learning in groups or 1:1 depending on needs.
• Safeguard children and adhere to school policies.
• Assist with literacy and mathematics and prepare classroom resources.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning in groups or 1:1 as needed.
• Support pupils’ self-esteem, inclusion, and behavioural development.
• Provide physical and/or personal care to pupils when required.
• Assist teachers by contributing to lesson plans and reviewing progress.
• Support the curriculum by delivering literacy and mathematics alongside other subjects.
• Set up classrooms, manage resources, and maintain a clean teaching environment.
• Supervise pupils during lunchtime activities and social interactions.
• Be part of the Play Team and help maintain OPAL Platinum status.
• Ensure first aid is administered and paperwork completed in line with policy.
• Be aware of safeguarding and follow policies at all times.

Job description

St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton, is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to help with the inclusion of children in class and in small groups or 1:1 sessions outside the classroom.

You will support pupils' learning, assist with literacy and mathematics, help set up classrooms, monitor lunchtime activities, and contribute to maintaining high standards of safety and wellbeing in line with school policies.