Learning Support Assistant

Temporary Learning Support Assistant to start as soon as possible - contract ends 31st August 2018 - contract linked to named child in Year 2.

Hours: 8.45 - 12.30pm x 39 weeks per year

Grade: Grade 2, points 11-15

Salary: £18,357 - £18,936 pro rata (£8,123 - £8,379 per annum)

Squirrels Heath Infant School is a caring, nurturing and friendly environment where all staff 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, enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant who can support the core values of our school. The role is working with a pupil in Year 2 who has an Education Health Care Plan and needs support across all areas.

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 Speech and Language needs and in depth knowedge of 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 initative to organise activities 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 pupil's work

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

Closing date: Monday 2nd October 2017 at 12.00pm

Interview date: Thursday 5th October 2017