Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Inspirational Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant

Rutherford House School

Salary: Salary scale 1 – 6 (£23,088 - £24,998 pro rata)

Contract type: Term Time only (39 weeks per year) 8am – 4.20pm

Contract term: Fixed term

Start date: September 2023

Closing date: Friday 9th June 2023 (12noon)

Interview date: TBC

Please note there is the option to close the process early for an exceptional candidate.

Rutherford House School, a creative, values-led two-form entry primary school, is seeking to appoint an inspirational Learning Support Assistant (LSA), who will support the school in its pursuit of developing lifelong learners who leave embodying our School and Trust values.

What do we offer you

·        Children who are happy, exceptionally well behaved and have a desire to learn. Our children are confident, articulate, and future leaders.

·        A focus on a work-life balance and staff well-being

·        Excellent peer support and social opportunities from our outstanding, passionate team and across our 9 Trust schools.

·        A focus on the professional development of all staff, with opportunities to develop teaching and leadership experiences

·        A chance to use your skills and passion through our club enrichment opportunities

What do we want from you?

·        Belief in our School and Trust vision and values

·        Enjoyment of working in a fast pace and aspirational school

·        A strong desire to raising standards and igniting a love of learning for ALL pupils.

·        Strong behaviour management and the ability to create an enabling, creative learning environment

·        A positive outlook, confidence and a proactive attitude

·        Capability to work as part of a team, including with the Class Teacher and parents and any outside agencies

·        Experience of working within a primary school

·        A commitment to ensuring that all children’s needs are met

·        Commitment to safeguarding all pupils and promoting pupil wellbeing.

Tours of the School are strongly advised and can be booked via the Office Manager, Ms Smith. If you want to help all children learn, enjoy and succeed and have the ambition and enthusiasm to work in partnership with us, we would love to hear from you.

Application forms and further detail can be found on our website, under the vacancy tab or downloaded. Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be considered. You will also be required to complete the mentoring form also on the website.

Please contact the Ms Smith (Office Manager) if

you have any questions or require further details about the post on either

0208672 5901 or angela.smith@rutherfordhouseschool.co.uk

As part of BPET and Rutherford House’s commitment

to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, all

employees employed within schools are required to undergo an enhanced DBS

check. Further details can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Services

website https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Rutherford House School welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.