SEND LSA

Job Description

Job Description
1:1 Learning Support Assistant Vacancies to start January 2024 or as soon as possible afterwards

This is a great opportunity to join a happy and thriving school where staff turnover is low and there is an emphasis on wellbeing and joy. Candidates should be supportive of our Christian ethos. Visits to the school are welcomed for interested candidates - please contact the school office 01245460107.

We have two vacancies for Learning Support Assistants to provide enhanced adult support for a new pupil in Year 2.

1. A morning role for adaily 1-1 LSA for a pupil in Year 1. (08.40am - 12.00 midday) and

2. A lunchtime and afternoon role for this pupil (12 midday - 3.15pm)

It would be helpful if applicants would indicate which is their preferred role on the application letter.

Applications will be welcome from those with little experience who are the right fit for our school as training will be given, although ideal candidates may have:

· Experience of working with children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

· Experience of working with pupils with challenging behaviour.

· Experience and/ or knowledge of Makaton/ PECS.

· Successful experience working with children in a school/early years environment.

· Educated to NVQ Level 2 in learning support/early years, NNEB or equivalent qualification/experience.
· Basic knowledge of First Aid.
· Good reading and writing skills (preferably at least Grade C GCSE/O' Level English or equivalent).
· Good numeracy skills (preferably at least Grade C GCSE/O' Level Maths or equivalent).
· Knowledge of basic ICT to support learning (including use of Word, PowerPoint and use of internet).

Candidates should:

· Have a positive attitude.

· Be flexible and able to work well as part of a team.

· Have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

· Be able to keep records and support with monitoring pupil progress for particular interventions.

· Be well organised.

· Be empathetic and have a kind and caring nature.

· Willing to work with a range of children, including children with medical needs where appropriate

. One pupil is diabetic and so applications from those experienced in supporting children with medical needs will be welcome

All safeguarding checks will be carried out for successful candidates.

Information about the School
We are a joint Anglican and Catholic primary school and applicants should be supportive of our Christian ethos.

Information about the School

We are a joint Anglican and Catholic primary school and applicants should be supportive of our Christian ethos.