Learning Support Assistant - KS2

About the role

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning, whilst helping develop independence?

Would you like the opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive team?

Do you want to be part of a caring school community?

If your answer was YES to these questions, then St Catherine’s may be the school for you.

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work with two children (separately) in Key Stage 2 to help them to regulate their emotions, make the right behavioural choices, access learning within the classroom and achieve their potential. The ability to be flexible and tailor learning opportunities to their interests and be active and have an interest in sports would also be an advantage! The role will be from 8.45-3.15 daily with an hour for lunch, totalling 27.5 hours per week. The ideal candidate would have experience of supporting or working with children with a range of needs.

The role would initially be for a fixed term until December 2025 but we are hoping this will be extended subject to funding. 

St Catherine’s is a popular, two-form entry, Church of England Primary School. It’s conveniently located in the heart of the developing market town of Hoddesdon, within easy reach of the A10, M25 and M11.

We serve the local community in being the first and only Church of England Primary School in Hoddesdon and are proud to be rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2023. We work closely with our parents, carers and families and have a strong bond with St Catherine’s and St Paul’s Parish Church.

We have a diverse school population, with children from a broad catchment area. In line with our values, we strive to provide a truly inclusive environment for all, and this is embodied within our newly adopted school motto ‘Let your light shine’.

Pupils’ personal development plays an important part of our school life. We have strong links with the community and our pupil’s take part in a range of local events and school trips that connect to their learning.

We have a leadership team who prioritise the wellbeing of our team alongside supporting their professional development and have a commitment to minimising unnecessary workload whilst maintaining excellence. At St. Catherine’s, children have fun and value their learning.

The role will involve;

• supporting pupil in class,
• following programmes of support provided by external agencies such as the behaviour base, Speech and Language or advisory teachers,
• liaising with the Inclusion Team, teacher, parents and other agencies
• keeping records and tracking progress

We are looking for candidates who:

• believe in child centred approaches
• have excellent communication skills
• are committed and passionate about learning
• have high expectations for behaviour as well as achievement
• are confident in supporting literacy and numeracy across the primary age range
• are flexible and enjoy working as part of a team

We can offer you:

• children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn
• a supportive and friendly team
• an exciting opportunity to develop effective support for learners within our school

Please call the school office if you have any queries about the role. Visits to the school prior to applying are warmly encouraged.

We are fully committed to promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils, this post is subject to safer recruitment measures which requires an enhanced criminal records check via ‘Disclosure and Barring’ Service. For shortlisted candidates, online searches may be done as part of our due diligence checks.

Only applications through Teach in Herts will be accepted.