We currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team supporting an individual child.
Job overview
Under the instruction/guidance of class teacher and within the overall ethos of the Academy, undertake care and learning programmes and activities to support individuals or groups of pupils, including more specific support for those with special education needs. This will include working with an individul child with an Education Heath Care Plan. Enable access to learning for children and assist the teacher in the management of children and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or in other teaching areas.
Working hours
32.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8.30am. to 3.30pm
Term time only to include 5 teacher training days
Job requirements
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Evidence of having worked with children in some capacity
- A positive interest in working with children
- Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of legislation.
- General understanding of National Curriculum, the foundation stage and other basic learning programmes
- Ability to build good working relationships with a range of colleagues
Why join us?
As a Learning Support Assistant within Sidney Stringer Primary Academy, you’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skill set with key training and development opportunities available.
Interviews will take place upon application
Sidney Stringer Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.