Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Job Description

Required 4th November 2024 (or as soon as possible)

39 weeks - This is term time plus 5 inset days , Working Hours 8:40am - 1:35pm Mon - Fri

Scale 3 Actual Annual Gross Salary inc fringe £14,000.19 Paid 24.35 hrs per week (subject to the 2024 LG Pay Award)

We are looking for a caring, professional and positive person to join our team and to support our fantastic children with their learning and development.

Our LSA's support children (and teachers) throughout the school working with indviduals and groups. This post also includes lunchtime supervision and care of our pupils both outside and inside the dining room.

We can offer you:

Genuinely fantastic children with outstanding behaviour.
A professional, fun loving and dedicated staff team.
A unique and bespoke broad and balanced curriculum underpinned by a sound ethos.
The unique rewards of working in a school with an Enhanced Provision for Speech and Language
The opportunity to continue to develop your skills and expertise.
A forward looking school that embraces technology and prides itself on being different.

You will need:

To have a high standard of English and Mathematics (GCSE Grade C or above - or equivalent)
To be friendly, adaptable and approachable with a sense of humour.
To be prepared to work with pupils from age 4-11 incuding those with special educational needs.
To be prepared to support with some intimate care if required.
To attend occassional after school training sesions (in leiu of school closure days)
To be prepared to support learning inside and outdoors - come rain or shine!

If this sounds like you we'd love to see your application.

Applications will be considered as they are received. An early application maybe an advantage as we are seeking to fill this post as soon as possible.

To find our more about us please visit our website www.westhorndon.essex.sch.uk and follow us on X @westhorndonprim

Information about the School

West Horndon Primary School is a welcoming, warm and friendly primary school. We are located just outside Brentwood in Essex. We also have a 20 pupil Enhanced Provision for children with speech and language difficulties.

We are committed to recruitment procedures which safeguard children.

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.