Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant at London’s first outdoor Primary School

We have designed a school to work with and for children; a school that ensures every child meets their potential and will be those most likely to succeed in the 21st century. Have you got what it takes to join our dynamic and hard working team?

We are looking to recruit a committed Learning Support Assistant to join us in reimagining schooling and on our journey to excellence.

This role is a part time, 12 month fixed term contract working 20 hours per week. Working days will be Monday to Wednesday, term time only.

Liberty Woodland School is an innovative, progressive outdoor school where we:

• Take a rigorous approach to teaching and learning across the curriculum inspired by our 3 acre outdoor site
• Teach through a project based cross-curricular learning approach. Projects are designed with the children’s interests in mind providing authentic learning opportunities and driven towards meaningful end goals.
• Take a ‘stage not age’ approach to planning and teaching 
• Work hard as a team; strive for the very best outcomes for pupils and continually seek to respond to what research tells us about how children learn best
• Know that by putting physical and mental health at the heart of what we do makes for children who are happy, kind, self-aware and eager to learn
• Are open for children from Monday- Thursday and on Fridays meet as a staff team for CPD and PPA 

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We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who:

• Has a passion for outdoor education
• Is reflective, open to feedback and driven to constantly improve
• Is a team player who goes the extra mile day in day out for the children in their care
• Is excited to develop their skills in leading small group work (for example in literacy and maths, supported by the class teacher)

We offer in return:

• A conscientious induction to the school
• Carefully considered CPD opportunities linking to our School Development Plan
• Career development opportunities
• The support of our experienced co-teachers and senior leadership team
• A comprehensive Wellbeing programme including free membership to the Employee Assistance Program as well as a health cash plan
• A friendly and committed school staff team 
• Teaching Monday- Thursday with pupils and 4.5 hours non-contact time on a Friday which comprises professional development, preparation and planning time 
• 35 weeks teaching with children along with 12 days of CPD/ preparation and planning time per academic year
• Company Pension Scheme

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

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. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other vetting checks and will also must be able to provide satisfactory references. All school staff complete Safeguarding training, both during induction and on an ongoing basis.

Please Note: Due to the outdoor element of the school there are physical demands of this role. The work is practical by definition and moderate levels of physical effort. It involves lifting and handling of training equipment, play equipment and other resources and to be involved in practical activities and physical care of learners and the environment. Activities are mainly out of doors and this will require walking and managing on uneven surfaces and in unpredictable weather conditions. You are required to be a role model for the staff and learners you work with, adhering to the Health & Safety procedures.