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We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and fun school community.
Hours: 27.5 hrs (term time only)
Working Pattern: 9:00am - 3:00pm daily (inc. a 30 minute break)
Additional responsibility: 1 hour supporting lunchtime duties
About the Role
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives. You will play an important role in supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning, helping them thrive both academically and socially.
We are looking for someone who:
· Has experience working with children (preferably in a school environment)
· Is nurturing, patient and positive
· Has a sense of humour and can build strong relationships
· Understands and uses positive behaviour strategies
· Can think flexibly and use initiative
· Communicates clearly and effectively with both children and adults
· Is a team player with high expectations for all pupils
We value a non-judgemental, empathetic approach, recognising that all behaviour is a form of communication. Experience or training in Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) would be an advantage.
We offer a welcoming and supportive team environment where staff are valued and encouraged to thrive. This role provides a real opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives, helping them grow in confidence and succeed. You will be part of a school community that places strong emphasis on inclusion, care and high aspirations for every child.
We warmly encourage you to visit our school to experience our community first-hand, please contact the school Office for further details.
Information about the School
Attain Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability.
You must be a UK resident, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
Our Vision: Working together towards success for all
Attain Academy Partnership aims to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We would like all members of Attain to become:
• Ambitious, capable learners who are resilient and independent
• Enterprising, creative contributors who have a real love of learning
• Ethical, informed citizens who value differences and inclusively
• Healthy, confident individuals who contribute to a mutually supportive environment
We want to create a community of outstanding schools with the highest aspiration and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for all our learners:
• An unshakable belief in the intrinsic value of every individual within our community
• Exciting and creative climates for learning within a safe and supportive environment
• Sustainable collaboration and sharing of best practice
• Personal and professional development for all members of staff
• Accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships
We believe:
• That every pupil deserves a good education that enables them to be the best they can possibly be
• That every individual in our community of schools (our pupils, staff, families, carers and friends) is important and has something to contribute
• In building an exciting and creative climate for learning within a safe and supportive environment
• In working together and sharing best practice
• In ensuring the personal and professional development for all members of staff so that they have a rewarding and a fulfilling career within our community of schools
• In accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships
A copy of our child protection policy and practices, a copy of our policy on employing ex-offenders, the recruitment and selection policy statement which includes data protection information and privacy notice for applicants can be found on www.attain.essex.sch.uk.