Learning Support Assistant - Part Time

This is a fantastic opportunity for highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team as a part time Learning Support Assistant here at Tockington Manor School, a small independent Preparatory School situated in an idyllic location just north of Bristol. 

We are looking for a dedicated individual who is passionate and confident working on a one-to-one basis with a Key Stage 2 child, with an EHCP in place. You will be able to demonstrate exemplary communication skills and understand the value of ‘going the extra mile’. You can demonstrate a genuine love of working with young children and be committed to providing outstanding care and education.

This is a part time role (10 hours per week) working term time mornings only and will be offered on a fixed term contract., however could be extended subject to funding.

 Applicants should have a good level of education and ideally have experience working with children who require emotional and academic support.

 The successful candidate will:

 ·        have a child-centred approach

·        be able to establish a supportive relationship with children, parents and staff

·        have good interpersonal skills and able to use their own initiative, as well as working well as part of a team

·        be able to work under pressure whilst maintaining a calm and patient approach

·        have an understanding of supporting children with a personalised curriculum

·        have an understanding of how to meet children’s social and emotional needs

·        have good literacy and numeracy skills

Applications should be sent by email to recruitment@tockingtonmanorschool.com

For further details, please contact Mrs Gill Roberts on 01454 613229.

Tockington Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and, consequently, appointment is subject to successful completion of all relevant employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, suitable references and online media searches.