LSA

About the role

We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our Brookland team to support a child with special educational needs.

The ideal candidate will nurture and support the child ensuring a compassionate approach to their individual needs and qualities.

You must be able to use your skills, experience and initiative when working with the child on a one to one basis but you will be supported by the class teacher, SENDCo and other professionals to implement this support.

Working days are Monday to Friday and working hours will be 8:45am until 1.15pm. Pay rate is H2, dependent on experience. Salary is worked out on a pro-rata basis. This will be a fixed term contract in line with the child’s needs and funding and will come to an end when the funding ends or the child moves to another setting, whichever occurs first.

The position will be supporting the child in and outside the classroom. In addition, you will be expected to take on a daily lunchtime play leader role.

If you are passionate about supporting children with their learning and keen to make a difference to their lives, we want to hear from you.

We can offer you the opportunity of working within our friendly and highly motivated team, focused on raising standards and committed to providing the best start to education for our children. 

The ideal candidate will be able to supporting in creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment and be committed to supporting the teacher to achieve high standards.

You will be fully supported by all members of our team. Our outstanding staff and children make us a great place to work. 

We are looking for someone who:-

• approaches all work with high expectations and a can-do attitude
• maintains a consistent, caring approach to working with children
• works well alone and as part of a team
• dedicates themselves to continuing professional development

We can offer you:-

• Enthusiastic, responsive children, who are a pleasure to work with;
• A dedicated team who continually strive for excellence;
• A Headship Team who are committed to driving the school forward;
• A whole staff commitment to work in partnership with parents, community and stakeholders;
• A supportive and ambitious governing body.
• A hardworking headship team who recognise those going above and beyond;
• Experienced, supportive and welcoming colleagues;
• A large staff car park.

We strongly encourage tours of the school so please call the school office on 01992 624487 to make an appointment. Applications should be made online. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should we receive sufficient suitable applications.

We look forward to meeting you!

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to the normal safeguarding checks, inlcuding on-line checks as per our safeguarding policy.