Learning Support Assistant (LSA) and Midday Supervisor (MDS)

Job Introduction

LSA, with midday supervisor - Advert

Learning support assistant (Grade B) – Part time – 0840-1200

Lunchtime mid- day supervisor (Grade A) – 1200-1300 

Grade B salary will be a total of £9,741 per annum

Grade A salary will be £2,832.24 per annum

Closing date – 30th January @ 12 noon

Interviews – 4th February, times to be confirmed to shortlisted candidates

Start date - ASAP

This post has to be fixed term to the end of the academic year pending a potential restructure but it is possible that the post will continue into next academic year. 

Are you self-motivated, a thinker, resilient, independent, a valued collaborator and emotionally intelligent? If so, then you can ‘STRIVE for Success’ at Titchfield Primary School!

We have a vacancy for a learning support assistant who will be working with individual children with learning needs and supporting groups of children with English and Maths.  Our Learning Support colleagues do work across the school but this post will initially be in Year 6.

We are looking to appoint a positive, flexible and professional person to join the team and make a difference to the children’s learning. 

The successful candidate will essentially be supporting children in their learning, giving them boundaries and routines and working in close partnership with the other staff members.  

In addition to this, it is important to be willing to help the children to have a great lunchtime, both encouraging them to eat their lunch and play successfully together outside. 

Experience of working with children is essential and previous school experience would be an advantage.

Relevant training and support will be given. 

We are looking for someone who:

• relates well to both children and adults and has excellent interpersonal skills
• is caring, calm and patient and understands that children have emotional needs
• is able to work as a part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues as

           well as with other agencies

• enjoys working independently and with initiative
• is able to work effectively with children to move their learning forward
• is highly organised and has good time management skills
• is flexible, proactive and resourceful
• has excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• can observe the children’s learning and record these observations
• is able to provide written and verbal feedback to the class teacher as required
• demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills and understands that behaviour is a form of communication
• demonstrates good English and Mathematics skills
• understands confidentiality and safeguarding procedures

We in return can offer - 

• A fantastic learning environment with fields and woodlands outside 
• A supportive team of colleagues who are friendly and welcoming
• Children who are enthusiastic learners
• Opportunities to develop professionally through training and other agency input
• Lots of cakes and biscuits in the staffroom!

All information and an application form will be on our website under Vacancies | Titchfield Primary School

Please send your application form to Jedwards-Lawlor@titchfield.hants.sch.uk 

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.