Learning Support Assistant

Please note as a result of the current Coronavirus (COVID-19), some interviews are still going ahead but remotely via TEAMS or SKYPE.

Working pattern: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm, with an hour  unpaid lunch break.

We require enthusiastic members of staff to work as Learning Support Assistants (Teaching Assistants Level 1) at Meadhurst Primary School on a temporary basis.

The post holders will support the class teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of children in schools; which may include pupils with special needs.

Candidates should have basic numeracy and literacy skills e.g. through GCSE qualifications in English and maths or equivalent, or be able to evidence ability at an equivalent level. Excellent interpersonal and listening skills are essential, as is a commitment to helping each student achieve their full potential.

This position may be of interest to people who wish to consider a career in teaching to get classroom experience prior to commencing teacher training.

Meadhurst Primary School is on a journey to become an outstanding primary school. We are developing excellent primary pedagogy and practice together with a dynamic and engaging curriculum. We offer an outstanding professional development programme and a successful, supportive and highly strategic Senior Leadership Team.

Meadhurst Primary School is a friendly school, based in Ashford Common Middlesex, and prides itself on offering a caring nurturing, inclusive provision where children can make progress, achieve well and develop their own unique skills and talents. Meadhurst is a three form entry primary school and also provides access and support for pupils with a full range of Special Educational Needs that one would expect to find in an inclusive mainstream primary school, with a designated Speech, Language and Communication Centre which caters for up 20 pupils.

THPT value their staff very highly, as reflected in the excellent retention rates across the Trust.

The Howard Partnership Trust offer:

• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic and developing organisation.
• Excellent benefit package to include: Cycle to Work, Eye care vouchers, Sainsbury’s Loyalty Discount and access to discount schemes.
• Fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions.
• Rewards and Benefits Scheme that includes Loyalty and Service Awards.

For more information on Meadhurst Primary School and working within The Howard Partnership Trust and what we can offer please here: https://www.thehowardpartnership.org/Our-Staff/ 

To find out more about us, please check our school website: https://www.meadhurst.org/ 

If you have any questions about the job role or the application process, then please contact our Recruitment team on recruitment@thpt.org.uk 

Interviews may happen earlier than the closing date by mutual agreement, early applications are encouraged.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Howard Partnership Trust is school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our Vision is to excel at ‘bringing out the best’ in young people of all abilities and aptitudes, and so increase their life chances for their future success and fulfilment.