Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant

27.5 hours per week - 44.3 weeks (term time + 1 week Inset days + annual leave)

8:45am - 3:15pm with 1 hour for lunch

Band: Scale 3

Job Share could be considered at 13.75 hours per week

Riverside Primary School is a popular, oversubscribed, community primary school at the heart of the charming village of Hullbridge. At Riverside we aim to instill our STAR values which are Strive, Tolerance, Achieve and Resilience in our learners and we truly believe that 'everyone matters and every day counts.'

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our happy, successful school. Initially the role is to provide support in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). However, the role may develop to provide assistance in the support and inclusion of children with special education needs in the classroom and school-wide activities across all key stages and may change depending on the needs of the children in the school.

'A harmonious learning environment where each individual is nurtured and valued. Pupils are proud of their achievements and want to do well.' Ofsted June 2018

The successful candidate will have:

Successful previous experience working with children in a school environment
Educated to Level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent qualification /experience
Ability to establish rapport and to maintain respectful and trusting relationships
The ability to overcome barriers to learning with children by implementing school policies, procedures and identified support mechanisms
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
A passion to improve learning and work collaboratively with teaching staff to aid the progress of all students and develop their confidence
Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines
A good understanding of Health and Safety, safeguarding and child protection
A commitment to equality and diversity and inclusion
A willingness to engage with a wider range of professionals to support the needs of the children in the class
An ability to keep accurate records pertaining to children and their progress towards individual and group learning goals

Ideally the successful candidate will have knowledge of and experience in the following areas:

Hold a Teaching Assistant qualification
Skills in Speech and Language support
Experience working with children in an Early Years setting
A good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and Development Matters Curriculum
Experience working with and supporting children with significant learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Prior experience of attending pupils' personal needs including help with social, welfare and health matters, including minor first aid
A Pediatric Level 3 First Aid qualification

In return, Riverside Primary School can offer:

Happy, engaged and engaging children who will make you smile every day
A friendly, hardworking and committed staff
A strong emphasis on staff well-being
A supportive, well-established senior-leadership and SEN team
An excellent site with impressive facilities including a swimming pool, award-winning school garden, large playing fields, dedicated computing suite, a nurture room, school library and much more
Supportive and friendly parents
Ongoing professional development both as part of in-house CPD and through our wider partners

Information about the School

Riverside Primary School, situated 500m from the River Crouch, opened in September 2010 when the Infant and Junior schools amalgamated. We are very proud to be an integral part of the village of Hullbridge, building and enjoying strong links with other schools, local businesses and members of our local community.