Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Do you believe passionately in developing the whole child? Do you want a route into Teaching? Do you want to be a valued member of our team?

Burstow Primary School is looking for enthusiastic full time Learning Support Assistants to help children progress and inspire them to learn new things. We are an inclusive school who live out our values of Love, Trust, Respect and Curiosity.

If a route into teaching is your goal, the school can provide a package to support this growth; we will mentor you and provide opportunities for further development. The role will include responsibilities such as: supporting and leading children’s learning, preparing resources, assisting the class teacher, and undertaking playground duties.

What we are looking for:

• Education level of at least NVQ Level 2
• GCSE grades of at least ‘C’ in English and Maths
• The ability to read and write fluently and be confident in Maths
• Self-confidence, common sense and maturity
• A good sense of humour and effective communication skills
• Adaptability and enthusiasm
• SEN experience (desirable but not essential)

We can offer you:

• A friendly team of colleagues who will make you welcome and support you within a learning culture;
• A total commitment to a work-life balance whilst continuing to maintain standards
• Bespoke professional development focused on Good / outstanding teaching
• Pension Scheme

Start Date: ASAP or after notice is served

Salary: SPS scale 3 (FTE £24,330)

Contract: 5 days a week 8.15am – 3.30pm, Term time only (38 weeks)

Interview: TBC

If you are interested, please download an application form and job description from our website or Eteach and send the application form to the Admin team at Everychild Partnership Trust.

Safeguarding statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory reference checks, a Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) check and a health check. Everychild Partnership Trust welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.