Learning Support Assistant (1:1)

Job Description

Our friendly village primary school is looking to appoint a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant for 32.5 hours per week term time only, 8.30am till 3.30pm, not including non-pupil days. The position is Local Government Pay Scale 2/3 dependant on experience.

Contract: Fixed Term until 31/08/2030. This contract is for a fixed term as it is linked to SEN funding.

The successful candidate will support a non-verbal Year 2 child with complex Special Educational Needs, who requires a creative and fluid curriculum, on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.

We require a committed, passionate Learning Support Assistant who has:

· Experience of working with SEND pupils in a school setting

· Is patient, resilient and flexible with a positive nature

· Is self-motivated and can use his/her own initiative

· Has high expectations of self and others

· Who enjoys working as part of a small team

We can offer:

· A warm friendly and dedicated staff team

· Children who are well behaved and eager to learn

· Opportunities to further develop your skills

· Supportive parents and Governing Body

Visits to the School are very welcome and encouraged, please contact our School Office to arrange a visit.

Matching Green CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS checks.

Information about the School

Situated in the beautiful village of Matching Green with strong community links, Matching Green C of E Primary School is Voluntary Controlled with a published admission number of 14. Currently there are 91 pupils on roll, which are made up of 76 families. ​

Our school is currently made up of four classes, which are mixed year groups. We have one EYFS class, a Year One and Two mixed, a Year Three and Four mixed and a Year Five and Six mixed. We have a small group of supportive staff including 5 teachers, support staff in every class, an on-site Catering Manager,Business Manager, Admin Assistant and a part time Caretaker. Everyone has a 'can-do' attitude and gets stuck in! ​

In July 2023, we received a 'good' grade from Ofsted, when they graded us 'good' in all areas. Ofsted recognised that 'pupils thrive at this small village school' and that the 'Curriculum plans set out the knowledge and skills pupils will learn and the order in which they should learn them. This enables pupils to build their learning logically and gradually over time, to ensure the children are ready for their next stages. A collaborative approach from all stakeholders continues to support the school's growth.

Information about the School

Group Size:1 NOR: 90