Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant (1-1) -St Andrew's CofE Primary School

5 days a week, 27.08 hrs

Scale 3 - Points 6-7 TBC depending upon experience

Monday - Friday 08:45am - 15:15pm

St Andrew's CofE Primary School (part of the All Saints Academy Trust) are looking to recruit a part-time LSA with an interest in SEN to provide 1-1 support for a child/children in EY who needs specialist support. You will be part of our highly skilled and enthusiastic team and will add to this team by demonstrating a passion for and dedication to helping pupils learning to do more and remember more.

Please apply if you:

- Have experience of supporting children with complex SEND (this is desirable but not essential)

- Personal qualities - emotional resilience, and willingness to learn are equally important, a desire to make a difference.

- We are looking for someone who remains calm and emotionally regulated under pressure. Can build trusting relationships through consistency and warmth. Understands that behaviour is communication. Can work flexibly as part of a wider team. Is willing to learn and implement specialist strategies. Training and support will be provided.

-The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and external professionals to help create a predictable, nurturing and communication-rich environment where the child can feel safe, connected, and able to engage in learning.

We can offer:

· This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a child's sense of safety, belonging and engagement in school.

· a welcoming, caring school team who believe every child matters

· excellent hands-on opportunities for development as a practitioner

· a supportive and committed staff and Trust Board

· a school that finds the best in everyone

· well resourced classrooms and a commitment to renewals

· classes supported by a professional team of LSA's and HLTA's who will be keen to offer advice and guidance

If you feel you have the qualities, motivation and passion to join our friendly team please complete an Essex County Council Job Application Form. For further information if required please contact Lisa Baxter at l.baxter@asat-cofe.com.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

ASAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

ASAT is comprised of St. Andrew's and Feering CofE Primary School. ASAT is a company registered in England and Wales. Company Number: 11093899

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.