Learning Support Assistant

We are seeking an ambitious caring, dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our ‘High standards for all’ school in September. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in our school with a well-established, successful, friendly team who are dedicated to providing safe and stimulating high quality learning. You will work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and contributing to the preparation of resources.  A good standard of Numeracy and Literacy skills are essential. We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in a future career in teaching.

We can offer:

·        A full time term time only position

·        A vibrant, ethnically and culturally diverse school community

·        The challenge to maintain high standards

·        Good opportunities for professional development

·        A stable, professional staff with a range of experience and skills

·        Supportive colleagues, who work collaboratively for the benefit of children’s learning

·        A friendly and supportive team

Applicants will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:

• Qualified to Level 2 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent) and/or substantial SEN experience.
• Have a practical approach to children's learning with strong ability to be creative and to use your initiative.
• Be able to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
• A working knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.
• Very good numeracy/literacy skills.
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.

The School is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, social status, or disability.

Goodrich Community Primary School is a vibrant and successful school. Standards and pupil achievement are high across many areas of provision, as reflected in the judgements gained. The establishment of a shared vision and team effort have brought these successes but we are not complacent. Our determined drive to become outstanding ensures that there is plenty of challenge ahead for us! As a school that is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate a high awareness of these areas and undergo an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory completion of the Staff Disqualification Declaration form before appointment. References will be taken up before the interview takes place.

Closing date: Noon Monday 5th June 2023

Interviews: Monday 12th June 2023

Please email the address below for an application pack

Email address: jamoako.210@lgflmail.org

Visit our website: http://www.goodrich.org.uk/HomePage