Receptin Learning Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

St Paul's C of E Primary School is seeking a Reception Learning Support Assistant to help children with additional needs in a supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic, sensitive, and capable of working as part of a team, promoting a positive ethos in the school. The position is part-time with opportunities for professional development and is set to start on September 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant or learning support assistant.
• Understanding of working with young people on the autistic spectrum and ADHD (desirable).
• Commitment to equal opportunities and understanding of cultural diversity.

Responsibilities

• Support individual children in accessing the curriculum.
• Work with outside professional agencies as required.
• Adapt learning materials to suit individual pupils' needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Sensitivity

Adaptability

Communication

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St Paul's C of E Primary School

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Chessington, United Kingdom

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Posted:

27.05.2025

Expiry Date:

11.07.2025

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Job Description:

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Southwark Diocesan Board of Education

St. Paul’s C. of E. Primary School

Orchard Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 1AJ

Headteacher: Mrs. Emily Evans

Reception Learning Support Assistant

25 hours per week (08:30 – 14:00 Mon - Friday)

Spt 3-5 (£27,729-£28,521 Pro-Rata)

From Monday 1st September 2025

This is a wonderful opportunity for any teaching assistant with an interest in

developing the confidence and capabilities of children with additional needs within a class setting.

St. Paul’s is an oversubscribed one-form entry school on the outskirts of Kingston with a passion for promoting a love of learning and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We are looking to appoint someone who is energetic,

enthusiastic and has some experience as a teaching assistant or learning support assistant to join our team.

The Christian ethos of St. Paul’s single form entry primary school generates a village atmosphere with a total focus on every child. This is an important and exciting role within our happy and successful school where all

support staff are highly valued and work alongside teachers, helping all children to achieve their best.

The ideal candidate will:

Have the intuition and ability to support an individual child in accessing the curriculum under the

direction of the class teacher, SENDCo and Speech and Language Therapist.

Have an understanding of working with young people on the autistic spectrum and with individuals with

ADHD (desirable not essential).

Have the ability to work as part of a team.

Be sensitive and caring – always putting the child’s needs first.

Be prepared to be trained and learn any skills needed which would benefit specific pupils.

Have commitment to equal opportunities and understanding of religious and cultural diversity.

Have the ability to give regular feedback and assessment to class teacher.

Have the ability to use initiative and work independently when needed.

Have the ability to liaise and work with outside professional agencies as required.

Have the ability to adapt learning materials to suit the needs of individual pupils.

Be patient and understanding in relation to the needs of children with additional needs.

Be enthusiastic, committed and dynamic.

Have a good sense of humour and be warm and friendly in their manner.

Have the ability to build effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues.

Have the ability to communicate effectively with parents, class teacher and SENDCo.

Have the ability to promote a positive Christian ethos.

Please visit our school website for further insight into our school or call the school office to discuss visiting options.

Closing Date: Thursday 12 th June 2025 at 12pm

Shortlisting Date: Thursday 12 th June 2025

Interview Date: Friday 20 th June 2025 (tbc)

“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”

An equal opportunities employer

Safeguarding Statement

St Paul's CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.