Learning Support Assistant

The Hawthorns School is a thriving prep day school for children between the ages of 2 and 13.  Located on an idyllic 35-acre estate in Bletchingley, Surrey, our mission is to prepare each child for life and to inspire a love of learning.  

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistants, preferably with experience of working with children in Early Years and/or Key Stage 1, to support the teaching and learning of children aged 3-7.  The successful candidates will require flexibility to work across different areas of the school and be willing to contribute and support in all areas of school life.  Applicants will have a warm and caring attitude and a genuine desire to make a positive difference to children’s learning.  Candidates must inspire high standards, show initiative and have an ability to work as part of a team.  A qualification in childcare (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) is desirable.   There are two positions available:

• Full-time for 40 hours per week, working from 8.15am to 4.15pm, Monday to Friday, during term time plus attendance at INSET days.  This position is to provide 1:1 support and is on a fixed term basis for 1 year.
• Part-time and permanent for 25 hours per week, working from 8.15am to 1.15pm, Monday to Friday, during term time plus attendance at INSET days.

In addition, candidates must be willing to work support our wraparound care provision.
Salary will be according to experience and qualifications.  Candidates are asked to complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and send them via email to Emma  Mitchell, HR Manager, as soon as possible and by 9.00am on Monday 25th July 2022 at the latest.

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.