EYFS Learning Support Assistant

George Mitchell School

Byron Road, Leyton, London E10 5DT

EYFS Learning Support Assistant

Contract: Permanent/ Term time only (32.5 hours per week, 46.01 weeks per year)

Grade: Scale 3 point 5-6 (Actual salary £19,759 - £20,084)

Responsible to: Class Teacher

Required ASAP

 George Mitchell School – Consistently in the Top 10 % nationally for progress

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant for our Early Years Department with a passion for Special Needs who would welcome the chance to join our amazing school. You would be creative and flexible in teaching support, with an enthusiasm for outdoor learning and for developing language through play. You would have an inclusive approach and a drive for excellence for all, including SEN. We need people who are patient, kind and experienced with children with high needs, including ASD.

George Mitchell School is aspiring to be an outstanding school, and we welcome colleagues who want to join us, and our students, on that journey. Behaviour for Learning is very good, and there is an enthusiastic emphasis on good outcomes for our students who hail from a richly diverse area, with many ethnic groups and languages represented. This, along with our modern building and large outside spaces make George Mitchell a fantastic place to work.

Applications close Monday 2nd October 2023 at 9am. Interviews week commencing 2nd October 2023. Position to start as soon as possible.

This is a lovely school. We have:

-         A socially and ethnically diverse school community

-         Lively, well behaved and enthusiastic children

-         An ambitious and broad curriculum underpinned by reading

-         A commitment to SEND and Safeguarding

-         An approachable and supportive leadership team

-         Friendly and dedicated staff

-         Opportunities for career pathways

-         A strong and supportive all-through school community

-         A strong sense of purpose, certainty and clear school values

-         A restorative approach to behaviour management

-         Excellent public transport links

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.