Job Description

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm, 39 weeks per year

Start date: - 4th January 2021

Our Christian school has a strong ethos to ensure pupils achieve. The school has a supportive staff team who are committed to improving learning outcomes for pupils. We are looking to employ a qualified Learning Support Assistant, to work specifically with a KS2 child. This will be a 1 to 1 post.

You will need to be:

· Educated to GCSE A-C or above in English and Maths and a relevant Learning support assistant training qualification.

· Positive, smart appearance, excellent communication skills and motivated to encourage pupils to achieve to the best of their ability.

· Have experience of working with a pupil 1 to 1.

You will be expected to:

· have experience of working with pupils who have ASD

· take some responsibility for the progress of identified pupils

· help create a positive learning environment

· motivate pupils

· undertake specialist SEND training as required

· keep up to date with changes and developments in Education relevant to the role of LSA

· carry out lunch time duties

· work with class teachers to ensure progress

Discussions with the Headteacher are welcomed, prior to an application being made as this can provide potential candidates with a clearer understanding of what the job entails.

Please note that due to the current pandemic, visits may not be possible depending on the latest government advice but please contact the school for further information.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children. We expect our staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory health, DBS check and references.

Information about the School

As a Church of England school, we have Christian Values at the centre of all we do as we teach the children how to aim high, using their skills and talents to achieve whatever they aim for.

Learning at St James’ is exciting and fun, children get messy and enjoy talking about their learning. Classrooms are vibrant and full of resources to make sure that pupils obtain the knowledge, skills and understanding that they need to thrive. Our pupils are hard-working individuals who enjoy their learning and who support each other to improve.

Our Christian school has a strong ethos to ensure pupils achieve. The school has a supportive staff team who are committed to improving learning outcomes for pupils.