Learning Support Assistant

• Buxlow Preparatory School and Nursery
• Learning Support Assistant, 1-2-1 Support
• Contract type: Fixed Term
• Hours of Work: 25 hours per week
• Start date: September 2023



Buxlow Preparatory School is currently looking to appoint a passionate and experienced Learning Support Assistant. This exciting opportunity is to work 1-2-1 with a pupil in year 4.

Buxlow Preparatory School and Nursery is a co-educational independent school, which provides a broad and balanced education within a unique setting. We are proud to offer an innovative, forward-thinking curriculum to help pupils achieve excellent academic progress alongside strong personal development. Our school has a strong family atmosphere built by our fantastic team and supportive parents, creating an atmosphere for learning where children thrive. 

The successful candidate should be passionate about children’s learning and have a passion for support.

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who will be able to join our excellent team of staff. We would like to hear from you if you;

• Have experience of working with children with a range of learning styles.
• Have experience of working with pupils with ASD.
• Are familiar with the use of strategies to support ASD learners in the classroom. 
• Have GCSE or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English.
• Have a qualification as recognised by the National Occupational Standards for Supporting Teaching and Learning (NOS-STL).
• Have knowledge and understanding of the different social, cultural and physical needs of children.
• Have an interest in how children learn and behave.
• Can be a role model for students both in the classroom and around school
• Genuinely care about children, particularly those who find learning and managing their behaviour difficult.
• Have training in aspects of SEND, i.e. ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism or experience of supporting pupils with those needs
• Have experience of working with pupils with ASD and: SCERTS and TEACCH, social stories,
• Have knowledge of The Incredible 5 Point Scale and Zones of Regulation, colourful semantics or shape coding.
• Are able to make visual supports.

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who can work with and help the pupils understand tasks, start activities and remain focused in lessons. The ability to do some Pre-teaching of content and overlearning new material would also be desirable.

Having in school experience is essential for this position, if you have any of the following this will be looked upon favorably.

At Buxlow all staff work together as a very strong team. You will be supported and welcomed to Buxlow. In addition all Inspired Learning Group staff also benefit from;

• Competitive Salary
• Annual salary review
• Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows
• Ongoing coaching from the management team
• Childcare fee discount
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world
• Employee Assistance Programme.

For the right individual this would provide a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity. We look forward to receiving an application, this can be done by visiting, https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000260

Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Buxlow Preparatory School and Nursery is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).