Level 3 Learning Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for continuous growth

Leadership development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Sherdley Primary School, part of St Helens Borough Council, is recruiting a Level 3 Learning Support Assistant mainly for Upper KS2. The role centres on supporting pupils in class, in groups and one-to-one, running intervention programmes and covering classes when a teacher is absent.

The post suits someone with primary experience and some understanding of SEND, and it is part-time at 26.16 hours a week. An enhanced DBS check and a social media check are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting.
• Experience working in a team within a school environment.
• Experience of the KS2 curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support pupil learning in class, in groups or one-to-one.
• Provide class cover in the teacher's absence.
• Provide structured programmes to pupils.
• Deliver appropriate intervention programmes.
• Prepare and maintain teaching resources.
• Assist in providing welfare for all pupils.

Skills

KS2 intervention programmes

SEND awareness

Team working

Pupil welfare

Tools

KS2 curriculum

Job description

Sherdley Primary School, part of St Helens Borough Council, is recruiting a Level 3 Learning Support Assistant mainly for Upper KS2. The role centres on supporting pupils in class, in groups and one-to-one, running intervention programmes and covering classes when a teacher is absent. The post suits someone with primary experience and some understanding of SEND, and it is part-time at 26.16 hours a week. An enhanced DBS check and a social media check are required.

What the job involves

• Support pupil learning in class, in groups or one-to-one
• Provide class cover in the teacher's absence
• Provide structured programmes to pupils
• Deliver appropriate intervention programmes
• Prepare and maintain teaching resources
• Assist in providing welfare for all pupils

What's required

Experience

• Experience in a primary school setting
• Experience working in a team within a school environment
• Experience of the KS2 curriculum

Skills & knowledge

• Working knowledge of, and ability to deliver, KS2 intervention programmes
• Understanding of SEND
• Aptitude and desire to support the delivery of quality education

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Social media check

Other

• Caring and responsible
• Works well in a team
• Hard-working, enthusiastic and adaptable
• Able to work on own initiative
• High expectations of self and pupils

Nice to have

• At least two years' experience in a school provision
• Experience working with and supporting children with SEN
• KS2 experience clearly set out in the application form

What's offered

• Opportunities for continuous professional growth
• Leadership development opportunities
• Collaborative, friendly team where ideas are valued and shared
• Wellbeing prioritised and achievements celebrated