Job Description

We are looking for a kind, patient and nurturing Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team at Great Leighs Primary School. This is a part-time role (2 days per week - Tuesday and Friday 08:45 - 15:15) to support a child in Year 1 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

We are looking for someone who can bring a calm and happy approach to each day, and who can build a trusting relationship with a child who has faced significant early life challenges. The right person will be compassionate, resilient and able to offer consistent, gentle support to help them feel safe and ready to learn.

You will:

• Be warm, calm and positive in your interactions.
• Work closely with the class teacher and our supportive staff team.
• Be willing to follow and learn our TPP approach to behaviour and relationships.
• Show understanding, flexibility and patience.
• Knowledge of successful strategies to engage pupils with specific and significant needs
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
• Enjoy working as part of a caring and committed school community.
• Flexibility and a good sense of humour
• The ability to use their own initiative
• Willing to undertake training and support individual needs
• Support the class teacher where necessary in planning differentiated work for the pupil
• Create simple resources to support the pupil's work, as appropriate
• Attend INSET days and training as identified by the Head teacher

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and supportive team who truly care about the children and each other.
• A nurturing environment where every child is valued.
• Ongoing support and opportunities for professional development.

Great Leighs Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and references.

If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school office on 01245 361254 or by email to admin@greatleighs.essex.sch.uk

Information about the School

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview for this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. However, we would also be prepared to wait for the right candidate.

Great Leighs Primary School is set in an idyllic location, has country side views and plenty of outdoor space. We will offer the successful candidate a warm, welcoming and friendly school, supportive colleagues and Governing Board, children who are securely developing a love of learning and the opportunity to continue your own professional development journey both within school and within the partnerships that Great Leighs Primary has with other schools and settings.

Great Leighs Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to successful DBS checks, medical clearance and reference