Learning Support Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Howard of Effingham School for a Learning Support Assistant. 

The postholder will support the teacher in their responsibility for the development and education of young people: assisting with the planning, preparation and development of work programmes for individuals and groups of students and prepares resources to support learning activities; monitoring and evaluating student progress and reporting this to the class teacher. In addition, they will be directed to complete activities within the Inclusion department to support young people.

The successful candidate must: be able to plan learning activities to support students; be able to plan and organise their own work schedule with the ability to prioritise; be able to undertake administrative tasks; have excellent written and oral communication skills.  

Post holders who do not have GCSE Maths and English Grade A – C or an equivalent stand-alone qualification at NVQ Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy, will be encouraged to study and gain the Adult Skills qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy at NVQ Level 2.

THPT can offer: 

• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and developing organisation.
• Excellent benefit package to include Cycle to Work, Sainsbury’s Loyalty Discount and access to discount schemes.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Rewards and Benefits Scheme that includes Loyalty and Service Awards.

Interviews will take place prior to the closing date by mutual agreement.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

The Howard Partnership Trust is school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.