Learning Assistant (Maternity)

Thank you for your interest in the position of Learning Assistant at Edge Grove. The Pre Prep has a strong reputation for excellence in the local community and we are seeking to appoint a motivated and energetic learning assistant for maternity cover.  This learning assistant spends time in the Pre School Nursery and a Year 1 class as well as providing PPA cover and therefore an HLTA qualification would be desirable.  Candidates must have at least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare or equivalent for this part-time role.  

Interviews will be on site and you will have an opportunity to see the school environment during an interview.  

Tasks and Duties - full details in the application information pack 

Teaching and Learning

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the Head of Pre Prep, Learning Success co-ordinator and Teachers.

• Help pupils to develop their literacy and numeracy skills and to improve their attainment across the curriculum.

• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes for pupils and monitor their progress.

• Develop an understanding of the specific needs of pupils to be supported.

• Provide support for individual pupils and small groups of pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.

• Seek to motivate, support and stretch pupils to achieve their full potential.

• Assist Teachers with maintaining pupil records.

• Support pupils with special educational needs and help develop their social, emotional and intellectual skills.

• Work with other professionals (SEN specialists etc) as necessary.

• Develop appropriate resources to support pupils.

• Be fully aware of programmes of study, schemes of work and daily learning objectives.

Edge Grove is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The full policy on Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure is available on our website https://www.edgegrove.com/contact-us/job-vacancies/ and should be read before making your application.  

The Applicant Information Pack is available from our website and contains details relevant to a potential application.

Please complete an application form which can be found on the About Us / Job Vacancies page on our website .  Please email the completed form and accompanying letter addressed to the Head, Miss Lisa McDonald to hr@edgegrove.com .  Applications must arrive prior to the closing date and time and CVs will not be accepted.  

Please refer to the ‘Notes for Applicants’ page in the Application for Employment and in particular about the filtering of cautions and convictions.