Learning Support Assistant

Job Introduction

Job Description

At Maple Ridge School, we aim to make a difference to all of our pupils and their families by ensuring that children are happy, feel safe and enjoy their school experience.

We are a school for pupils aged 4-11 with learning difficulties, many of whom also have autism. We are looking to appoint a conscientious, enthusiastic and energetic learning support assistant to join our fantastic team, ideally someone with the following personal qualities: 

1. Be empathetic to pupils’ needs
2. Be professionally discreet and respect confidentiality
3. Have good interpersonal skills and sense of humour
4. Work hard as part of a cohesive team
5. Demonstrate patience and perseverance

Special school experience is desirable but not essential. However, experience of working in a school or nursery setting is essential.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Please find the Role Profile and Application form attached.

Please send completed application forms to recruitment@mapleridge.hants.sch.uk