Job Description
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Perryfields Junior School are seeking to appoint a highly effective, dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.
The position is for 30 hours per week working Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 3.15 p.m. term time only.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
· Be proactive in working in a team to meet the children's needs.
· Be committed to our school's ethos of positivity.
· Support pupils' social, emotional and communication development.
· Help implement behaviour and learning strategies in a positive and supportive manner.
About You
We are looking for an individual who:
· will be proactive and committed to supporting pupils effectively.
· is committed to inclusive education and our school's ethos of positivity.
· is hard-working, resilient and adaptable.
· be able to challenge and motivate all children to succeed
· has a love of learning and is committed to their own development.
· has strong communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team.
In return we offer:
· the support of an experienced Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
· a school that values and celebrates cultural diversity.
· Excellent professional development opportunities.
· a supportive and friendly community.
If you are interested, please visit our school website for an overview of our provision; https://www.perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk/
Visits from prospective candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01245 250781. Or email admin@perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk
If you are the energising person we need, we want to hear from you. For more information about our School and Trust, please visit our website; https://www.perryfields-jun.essex.sch.uk/
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview for this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
See attached Job Description for further details.
Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE 2025. We are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion and welcome all applications.