Job Description

Learning Support Assistant Band: 4 (Scale 13-18) Required: December 2013. 25 hours per week -term time only (Temporary Fixed Term Contract) We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team in December 2013. You must be able to work 5 days a week and be flexible with the hours of work that you do. The successful candidate will work in our Phase 2 Learning Space supporting a child on a 1:1 basis with global development delay and communication needs. The post will require you to hold a recognised relevant Level 2 qualification.

The successful candidate will have:

• An energetic and positive approach to learning with a love of the outdoors.
• Experience of working with children in a primary school setting.
• The ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, pupils and parents.
• Be able to support and enhance pupils' independence skills.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team and use their own initiative.

Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment. Contact the school for an electronic or paper application pack. Closing date: Thursday 24th October 2013 at noon Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 6th November 2013 Barons Court Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate is expected to undertake an enhanced criminal records check by the DBS. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and health check.

Information about the School

Barons Court is an exciting and innovative school which is continually evolving to provide the best possible learning opportunities for the children. We believe that children learn best when they are actively involved in leading their learning and we ensure that we listen and respond to their collective voice. We are totally committed to a balance of indoor and outdoor learning and continually developing both environments to provide flexible, agile and stimulating learning spaces. The whole school environment reflects the influences of Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Forest Schools and the Mantle of the Expert approaches to learning. We have created large indoor spaces which encourage a collaborative approach to learning with an emphasis on problem solving. The spaces are equipped with a range of furniture which reflect the different learning styles of the children and are easily changed to respond to the learning needs of the moment.