Learning Support Assistant

Westminster Under School is looking for a bright, caring and enthusiastic individual who will relish the opportunity to support pupils with physical disabilities, within the classroom environment and with movement around the School. 

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will assist the class teacher in monitoring academic progress, record keeping and the health and emotional wellbeing of designated pupils in the class. You will put pupils at the centre of everything you do, taking a pastoral interest in all pupils, so that they feel valued and cared for. 

The successful candidate will also be expected to provide support with the teaching and learning of other pupils, as directed by the class teacher or Head of Learning Development. You will be part of a friendly team, and the staff body is warm and supportive. 

If you possess experience of working with children and can motivate and support them in their studies, we would love to hear from you. Experience of effectively managing pupil behaviour and of working with children with physical disabilities is desirable.

For further details about this role and to access an application form on the School’s website, please click the apply button.

Applications should be received by 4.00pm on Monday 6 June 2022.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for applications, so an early application is encouraged.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation. 

Westminster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.