Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Elmstead Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and hardworking individual to join our Learning Support Assistant team for the next academic year. The position is for 3 hour 30 minutes per day and a total of 17.5 hours per week. The appointed LSA will work for five mornings a week in Key Stage 2. Good literacy and numeracy skills are required,English and Maths GCSE at Grade C or above, and experience of working with primary aged children would be an advantage.

The ideal candidate will:

be able to support the children in the class by following the direction of the class teacher
liaise with the class teacher and SENCO and help keep detailed records of the children's achievements
use their own initiative to support children in making the best possible progress
be highly positive and supportive
be able to remain calm and flexible, be caring, have patience, and have a sense of humour

We can offer you:

a friendly, welcoming school
committed teachers and support staff working within a team ethos
happy, motivated and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
a family atmosphere with strong community links
SLT and Governors with a clear vision of long term aims and strategic planning
continued professional development

Visits to the school are not possible at this time therefore candidates are encouraged to explore the school website for information about the school.

For any further details, please contact our Headteacher, Ian MacDonald, or Bursar, Jackie Vaughan, on 01206 822889 or email bursar@elmstead.essex.sch.uk

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.