Primary Learning Support Assistant

King's Academy Oakwood; Binfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Academy Oakwood is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join our primary team, led by the Head of Primary and Deputy Heads. You will support students in the classroom, work with small groups and provide 1:1 support when needed.

Experience with Speech and Language difficulties, specific learning difficulties and ASD would be advantageous. The role requires confidentiality, efficiency and the ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience with students who have Speech and Language difficulties, specific learning difficulties or ASD is advantageous.
• Confidentiality, efficiency and the ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom and with small groups.
• Provide 1:1 support when needed.
• Work within the primary team led by the Head of Primary and Deputy Heads.

Job description

We are looking for a passionate, talented, collegiate practitioner to join our dedicated primary team at King’s Academy Oakwood. The successful candidate will be part of a team of Learning Support Assistants led by our Head of Primary and Deputy Heads.

Our new Learning Support Assistant will support students within the classroom, work with small groups and offer 1:1 support when needed. Experience of working with students with Speech and Language difficulties, specific learning difficulties and ASD would be a distinct advantage. They will share the academy's vision and the belief that all young people can achieve. Other necessary qualities include confidentiality, efficiency and being able to work on your own initiative and under pressure. There is an expectation of a willingness to contribute to the wider life of King’s Academy Binfield (KAB) and King’s Academy Oakwood (KAO).

We opened our doors, in superb new buildings, to secondary students in September 2018 and to primary in 2019. We have grown year on year, with the schools now operating from nursery to Year 13.

The post is for 35.42 hours per week (term time only plus 2 days). Hours of work will be 8.15am - 3.50pm, Monday to Friday.

King’s Academy Binfield and King’s Academy Oakwood are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.