Learning Support Assistant

Salary: Scale 4, point 18-21 / S7 on new pay scale (Pro-Rata)

Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 08:30am– 3:30pm), Term Time Only, Fixed Term Contract for one year, with the possibility to become a permanent position. 

Reports to: Headteacher 

A unique opportunity for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join a new and growing Outstanding school in Richmond. We are moving into our state of the art new premises in January, and are looking for an excellent candidate to join our thriving staff team.

We are looking for a highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to support the needs of a student with Educational Health Care Plans in mainstream class.  This will be term time only and fixed term for one year. Our ideal candidate will be able to deliver inspirational learning experiences in a stimulating environment and be committed to excellence, inclusion and challenge. 

Interviews will be held on a flexible schedule on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the start date will be dependent on the date of application. 

Position Available: Immediately

If you are ready for a new and exciting challenge we will offer you:

• High quality, personalised professional development 

• Vibrant and exciting opportunities to be part of a school from its infancy

• Creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning

• Valuable support from a strong and growing network of partner schools

If you have the skills and drive to be successful in this role, please request an application pack by emailing us at careers@deerparkschool.org.uk . If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the post and the school with the Headteacher, Alex Lee, please email us and we will arrange a time. 

For more information please visit www.deerparkschool.org.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment and DBS checks. Deer Park School will welcome a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.