Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant

Scale 3 (c.£11,878)

Fixed Term until August 2026

Term time only, 5 mornings per week, 8.45 - 13.00pm

To commence asap

Maltese Road Primary School is part of The Eveleigh LINK Academy Trust and is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and capable learning support assistant who will have a positive impact on the children that they work with. Previous experience is highly desirable but not essential. You will be joining a team of hard working, friendly and adaptable LSAs working under the direction of class teachers supporting in lessons and running interventions.

This contract is fixed term until 31.08.2026 as working with a pupil with high needs, including severe anxiety, ADHD, delayed self-care skills, ARFID (severe sensory difficulties with food: taste, appearance, smell and texture), dyspraxia and academic difficulties, to enable them to access learning opportunities in the school environment. Suitable candidates will be able to interact with a wide range of children and use their own interpersonal skills to encourage the most from the children. Supporting groups of pupils and individuals including those with additional needs.

Suitable candidates will need to be able to work as part of a team and be able to liaise with other members of staff. The successful applicant will be organised with good communication skills, able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility, and understand the professional nature of the role.

Together with the above attributes, a good standard of English and mathematics is required.

Qualifications: good numeracy and literacy skills - (GCSE or equivalent in English and maths are highly desirable).

Visits are warmly welcomed. If you are interested, please contact the school office either on 01268 436 050 or by email admin@stlukespark.essex.sch.uk and the Headteacher will arrange a suitable time for an informal chat.

Due to the number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted once the advertisement has closed.

Closing date: 21st November 2024

Interview date: Thursday 28th November2024

Information about the School

Maltese Road Primary School opened on the 1st September 2015 and is part of the Eveleigh LINK Academy Trust.

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.