Learning Support Assistant

Employer: New Horizons Primary School

Salary: TSAT Grade C1 £17,632 - £19,769 (Actual salary £11,346 - £12,721)

Location: Portsmouth

Hours: 27.5 hours per week, term-time only (40 weeks per year)

Start Date: September 2021

We require a Learning Support Assistant join our dedicated team. Above all applicants must believe that with motivation, passion and positivity they can make a difference to the children and their families’, raise aspirations and ensure the best possible outcomes for everyone. The successful candidate will be confident and competent Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant with high expectations of children´s academic, emotional and social development. Experience across the primary age would be desirable but not essential. The successful applicants will also be skilled in creating a stimulating and purposeful learning environment and have excellent interpersonal skills. They will be passionate and driven, and willing to ‘go that extra mile’ when contributing to the wider aspects of school life.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth. We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

• Think about their Thinking
• Be their Best self
• Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances.

What our Trust will offer you:

• The opportunity to work with and support happy well-behaved children who are excited about learning
• To work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.
• A vast support network from senior leaders and teachers within the school and our Trust
• Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support/ advice on a wide array of areas
• Membership to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working with our school then please apply today.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

To arrange an informal telephone conversation please contact Kim Broadbent

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and Safeguarding training

Closing date: 9am on Monday 28th June 2021

Interview date: Thursday 6th July 2021

What do you need to do now?

If you are interested in working in our school, please apply by contacting recruitment

TSAT is committed to safe recruitment procedures and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments to this post are subject to an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check.

Visits to the school are highly recommended. Please contact the school office to arrange a time.