Learning Support Assistant

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and caring Learning Support Assistant to support a child working out of the class setting.  Every day will be different and you will be able to make a huge difference.  You need to be willing to work closely with the class teacher to adapt planning to suit the specific needs of the child.  A calm, patient manner is essential, and experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities (SEND)  would be a distinct advantage. The role may also invole teaching assistant duties.

This is a fixed term post whilst the child remains in the school. The post is Mon-Fri, term time only. We are seeking either a full time candidate (8:55-3:25) or a part-time candidate (8:55 - 1.05). We are offering a H2 salary, with an outer fringe allowance payment and Local Goverment Pension. FTE salary is shown in the advert.

Please see the full job description and person specification attached to this advert.

We would love to welcome you to look around our school - please contact Tiffany Randall to arrange this.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. 

Thomas Coram is a four-form entry junior school with its own wraparound care facility. It has a strong and nurturing Christian ethos and is a very happy place to learn and work. It is part of the Castle Federation, along with Victoria CE Infant School & Nursery. 

Castle Federation comprises two Church of England schools in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire: Victoria Infant and Nursery School and The Thomas Coram School. The Castle Federation family was created because we believe our schools, pupils and staff gain many benefits from working together. We deliver, through partnership and collaboration, integrated and outstanding teaching and learning experiences for all children so they thrive and flourish in learning and love. 

Castle CE Federation is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024).