1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Graveney Trust and the Governors of Franciscan Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced person to provide flexible support for an individual pupil with additional needs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and conscientious person who is able to work as part of a committed and friendly team. The role involves working under the guidance of the class teacher to provide effective and targeted support for an individual pupil taking part in an integration programme in a mainstream school.

You will assist in the coordination of activities suited to the needs of the child, who has a range of learning disabilities. You will conduct pupil observations and maintain educational records, as well as support the playground and lunchtime arrangements for the individual child. In addition, you will work with other pupils in the class.

To be successful, you will have:

• Previous experience of working with children
• Previous experience providing SEN support
• Excellent Numeracy and Literacy skills
• The passion for promoting a positive and nurturing learning environment for our children
• The ability to work flexibly in a supportive team environment
• The ability to support the school with its overall aims and ethos and work within its policies effectively

This is a fixed-term contract until August 2024 and Event Linked to the needs of the specific pupil. In this role, you will work 19 hours per week, term time only, 39 weeks per year. The actual salary for this part-time post is £12,408 – £13,019 based on £27,711 – £28,977 FTE (Grade 2/3, SP3-SP6).

Franciscan Primary School is an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school and is part of the Graveney Multi Academy Trust, based in southwest London. Franciscan Primary School provides an exciting curriculum together with excellent extra-curricular provision, with the advantages of having access to Graveney School’s outstanding facilities, as well as the Trust’s strength in delivering a traditional education, supported by the highest expectations with respect to behaviour.

Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0208 672 3048 or via email to admin@franciscan.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange your visit.

For further details and to apply, please visit www.franciscan.wandsworth.sch.uk

Electronic applications must be returned to recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing date: Noon on Monday 15 April 2024.

Interview date to be advised. Interviews will comprise a panel interview and observation activity.

Graveney Trust is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, volunteers and contractors share this commitment and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well as ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to.

We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 

As part of our commitment to this inclusive culture, we kindly ask that you complete the separate Equal Opportunities Recruitment Monitoring form in addition to the Application Form.

Strictly no contact from agencies. Please respect this request.