Learning Support Assistant

Temporary Learning Support Assistant to start as soon as possible - contract ends 31st August 2019 - contract linked to named child in Reception

Hours: 10am - 2pm, 5 days per week

Grade 2, point 11

Squirrels Heath Infant School is a caring, nurturing and friendly environment where staff all work collaboratively in order to benefit the pupils. The schools focus on developing thoughtful, mature and responsible learners is evident throughout the school. (Ofsted 2016)

We are looking for a part time dedicated, enthusisatic and caring Learning Support Assistant. The role is working with a pupil in the Foundation Stage who has an Educational Health Care Plan. The child has social and communication needs. The role will entail developing the child's early social skills.

We are looking for someone who:

• is flexible, organised and a committed team player
• has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to children and adults
• Has previous experience in an educational setting
• has worked with pupils who have Social and Communication Needs and in depth knowledge how to support them

You would be expected to:

• work under direct supervision by the class teacher and at times be expected to use your own initiative to organised acitvities and tasks
• provide feedback to the class teacher on the pupil's progress
• support the class teacher in planning differentiated work for the pupil
• create simple resources to support the child's work, as appropriate

Closing date: 20th November 2017, 12.00pm

Interview date: 22nd November 2017

Please apply online. Should you experience any technical difficulty please contact Havering Education HR on 01708 431636.