1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

We are looking to appoint a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join our 'Outstanding' EYFS team, to work with a named child with SEND, with immediate effect.

The role will be to support a child with a range of learning and behavioural needs and promote our school vision (see attached)

The post holders will need to be able to follow a 'One Plan' under the guidance of the Class Teacher and SENCO.

Working pattern is Monday to Friday 8:35am to 3:05pm (30 minute lunch break). 30 hours per week. Term-time only plus non-pupil days.

The successful candidates should have the following:

· Experience of working with and supporting children with additional needs

· Strong behaviour management skills

· Experience of supporting pupils with a range of needs e.g. Autism, Learning and speech and / or language difficulties

· Able to support the child's medical needs and willing to deal with intimate care needs

· Knowledge of successful strategies to engage pupils with specific and significant needs

· Is able to demonstrate patience, calmness and flexibility at all times

· A commitment to high achievement from pupils and themselves

· Excellent organisation and inter-personal skills

· Good standard of education: Maths and English GCSE grades A-C or equivalent

· Good knowledge of ICT

· Flexibility and a good sense of humour

· The ability to use their own initiative

· Willing to undertake training and support individual needs

Pay Scale 3 point 5 - FTE £23500

Actual Salary £16,335.18 (less than 5 yrs exp.) or £16,554.44 (5 yrs or more exp)

If this role is of interest to you and you have demonstrable experience in the majority of the above accountabilities, please apply.

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.