1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to support a child in Reception who has a diagnosis of ASD.

The position is for 5 hours per day of support 5 days per week. 

It is a temporary post and will remain all the time the child is at this school and requires support. Hours are dependent on the needs of the child as stated in the EHCP.

About Banstead Infants School

Banstead Infant School is a happy, nurturing and forward thinking school. We have a strong collaborative approach to learning and our dedicated team of staff are committed to inspiring and enabling lifelong learners. The school’s strong ethos and curriculum, successfully encourages positive attitudes and qualities to support children in their learning. Our outstanding promotion of pupils’ personal development and welfare ensures children grow in confidence and self-esteem, which allows their personalities to flourish.

What we are looking for

· Experience of working with children who have learning difficulties

· Willing to engage in CPD opportunities and keen to learn

· Communicate with all staff to ensure child makes best possible progress

· Ability to remain professional and maintain confidentiality at all times

· Able to set clear boundaries and carry them through

· An effective communicator

· Ability to remain professional and maintain confidentiality at all times

· Patience and understanding

· Trustworthy and approachable

· Passionate about positively changing the lives of children

· The ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people in line with the GLF Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and the GLF Staff Code of Conduct

· Sense of humour an advantage!

Why work at Banstead Infants

• The support of GLF Schools and the opportunity to be part of an inspirational, growing and dynamic organisation
• The chance to work in a supportive and friendly environment, where you feel valued and trusted
• A traditional village school with strong community links
• A supportive and approachable senior leadership team
• Recognition of previous school continuous service

The Details

Start Date - Monday 8th November 

Hours - Monday - Friday 0900-1215 and 1335-1520 (25 hours per week, 5hours per day), term time only (38 weeks)

Salary - GLF Associate 2 -  £18,000 FTE

Pro-rata Salary - £10,643

Closing Date - 31st October 2021

Interview Date - Thursday 4th November 2021