Learning Support Assistant

Job Introduction

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

GREAT BINFIELDS PRIMARY SCHOOL 

We are looking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and creative Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly, caring and successful school.   Responsibilities will include supporting children in either KS1 or KS2, playing a positive role in both their pastoral and academic development and undertaking some early morning intervention group teaching as well as some 1:1 support and lunchtime duties.

Experience of working with children previously is desirable but not essential. You will be supported with regards to induction and in-school training will be provided to enable you to develop your skills further. 

About the role:

• Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, 8.30 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday, term time only, with 0.5 hr unpaid lunch break.
• Fixed term contract to 31st August 2027 with the possibility of a permanent role moving forward.
• Supporting children across the school, including those with additional needs; this will include small group work and some 1:1 support where required.
• Duties for all our LSAs include 0.5 hrs of lunchtime supervision per day
• EHCC Grade B, starting at £24,796 full time equivalent.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they are: 

• Committed to supporting individual children's social, moral, emotional and academic well-being
• Patient, cheerful, and understanding
• Can work under direction of the class teacher and on their own initiative.
• Have energy, enthusiasm and the ability to be flexible
• Able to play effectively and form strong relationships with children
• Have a firm belief in inclusion and have an intuitive response to our children’s needs
• Empathetic, consistent and professional
• Happy to work as part of a team
• Passionate about providing rich educational experiences 

 We can offer you: 

• Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• A supportive, friendly and committed staff team
• Opportunities for your own continuing professional development,
• The chance to be part of a successful school and an exciting school community
• Our staff and their families have access to an employee assistance package, providing personal support on a number of issues. 

We would love to hear from you; to arrange a visit, request an application pack or discuss the position in more detail, please contact our Business Manager, Caroline Gontard on 01256 460532 or via email at  c.gontard@greatbinfields.hants.sch.uk.

Please note that we reserve the right to interview before advert expiry.

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.