Learning Support Assistant (L1 or L2 depending on experience)

Job description

About

What skills and experience we're looking for

• The successful candidate will:

• Have a caring and positive nature

• Be able to work as part of a team but also show initiative to work independently.

• Be able to form excellent relationships with children, staff and families.

• Actively support the ethos, educational vision, policies and direction of the school

• Have high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour

• Have experience of working with children with SEND

• Be creative and able to motivate all children

• High standards of English and Maths

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer:

• A supportive staff team who are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their potential

• A vibrant and welcoming environment.

• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children.

• Professional development opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.