Learning Support Assistant – Year 2

40 hours per week, worked between 07:30am and 6:00pm with an unpaid break.  This position is term time plus 6 week

Term Dates - Please note our terms are shorter than in state schools and therefore there would be the ability to work the 6 additional worked weeks around this if required.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant with a relevant childcare qualification (minimum level 3), experience of working with children aged 4-7 years and an ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of EYFS and Key Stage 1.

With a positive and flexible disposition and nurturing approach to supporting children’s learning across the curriculum, the successful candidate will be child focussed with a clear understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities.

The ability to communicate effectively with both children and colleague and work under instruction as well as independently is essential and will be assessed during interview.

The key responsibilities of a Learning Support Assistant include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely and under the direction of the Class Teacher, to support with the delivery of high standard education provision.

• Supervise children at various times throughout the day

• Work with small groups and individual children as directed by the Class Teacher

• To support pupils during co-curricular activities and accompanying school trips, including supporting pupil residential visits if required.

• To support in the provision of wrap around care supporting breakfast club, afterschool care and holiday club provisions as directed.

In return we offer:

• Work-based pension scheme

• Life insurance (death in service benefit) scheme

• Free parking 

• Complimentary lunch and refreshments during term time

• Generous Fee Discount for staff children 

• Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme available

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Professional development opportunities

• Opportunity to work additional hours may be available

If you are keen to join the Hallfied School community, then please click the apply now button to find out more.

Closing Date: Tuesday 26th October 2021 (midday)

Safeguarding & Child Protection

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to satisfactory references which are requested prior to an interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.