1:1 Learning Support Assistant

We are looking for an experienced and talented 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and talented team at Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green. 

Your opportunity

As part of Harris, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education in London. With regular progression opportunities and outstanding CPD for support staff, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether at Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green, in one of our other 48 academies, or in our central team. Join us in our mission to cultivate an exceptional learning environment for all our students.

What we are looking for:

We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptional places of learning. The successful candidate will have:

• At least two years' experience of working in a school or educational establishment, including working with SEND pupils in a specialist or mainstream setting
• The ability to respond calmly to behaviours SEND pupils may display as a result of their needs
• An in-depth understanding of areas of learning, including the principles of student development and learning processes
• Well developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with staff, students and external agencies

Please download the job pack for a full job description and person specification.

About Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green

Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green is a one-form entry primary school in the heart of Beckenham.  We believe that every child is unique and that each deserves the opportunity to be happy, feel valued and experience success. Recent developments include refurbishment work, new resources and joining the Harris Federation, which combine to create a bright, modern and welcoming setting for children and staff. Our teachers and support staff are the backbone of our academy. They work tirelessly to ensure that all of our pupils are making good progress and reaching their full potential.

Why work at Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green?

• A small and friendly school, with the benefits of a thriving community of schools in Bromley and beyond as part of the Harris Federation
• A school that has been at the heart of the community in Beckenham Green since 1818
• Children who work hard and behave well; we encourage them to reach for their ‘personal best’, academically and in the way they relate to others
• Generous Harris rewards and benefits package, with exceptional personal and professional development opportunities

Next Steps

Please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your online application.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

Our Benefits Package

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package.

Find out more about Our Benefits

Being a part of the Harris Federation

We are recognised as the top performing large multi-academy trust in England for primary and secondary education. Closing the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission of Harris. Holding a reputation for bringing transformative approaches to education, we hold a unrivalled track record in achieving success through rapid school improvement.

Our people are at the heart of this success. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes available at every stage of your career.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

Learn more About Harris and our Vision and Values

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

Read our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

Diversity and Equality

We are committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.

Read our Diversity and Equality Notice