Job Description
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We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and caring Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role is primarily focused on providing one-to-one support for a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), ensuring their individual needs are met both in the classroom and during unstructured times.
This is a part-time position for 11 hours per week, and the successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver planned interventions and provide consistent support throughout the school day, including during lunchtime and on the playground.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide dedicated one-to-one support for a pupil with an EHCP, tailored to their specific learning and social communication needs.
- Support the delivery of planned interventions across the school under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO.
- Assist the pupil during lunchtime and on the playground, promoting positive social interactions and ensuring their wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with staff to implement strategies outlined in the EHCP and contribute to progress reviews.
- Maintain accurate records of support provided and pupil development.
Why Join Gosfield Primary School?
- Family Feel:Be part of a warm, supportive school community where every member is valued.
- Exciting Times:Join us during a period of growth and development with opportunities to shape the future.
- Well-Behaved Pupils:Teach pupils who are motivated, respectful, and eager to learn.
- High Expectations:Work in an environment committed to excellence in both academic and personal development.
- Supportive Environment:Benefit from a collaborative staff team passionate about teaching and learning.
- Make a Difference:Help nurture confident, reflective pupils who are prepared to improve the world in their own unique way.
Gosfield Primary School has an uncompromising commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to protect our children.
Information about the School
Set within the rural village of Gosfield in Essex, Gosfield Primary School provides a nurturing and engaging educational environment. With just 140 pupils, we pride ourselves on our close-knit, family feel and personalised approach to education. Our school comprises five classes, four of which are mixed-age, with Year Six taught as a single year group. We believe that alongside academic excellence, nurturing character is equally important. Our curriculum and pedagogical approach encourage students to embrace challenges and engage in reflective practice, both within the school and as members of the wider community. At Gosfield, we celebrate every child’s uniqueness and are committed to helping them become the best versions of themselves as they prepare to make a positive impact on the world.
As a proud member of the Attain Academy Partnership, we benefit from collaborative professional development and the sharing of best practices with Newlands Springs, Rayne Primary, Elm Hall, deVere Primary, Bocking Primary, and Cressing Primary 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
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.