Forest Schools and Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Forest Schools and Special Education Needs Learning Support Assistant required at Roach Vale Primary School

We wish to appoint a Learning Support Assistant who will support children with additional learning needs and run regular forest school sessions.

The Learning Support Assistant role is vital to the school and involves supporting children with a variety of needs. This role has two key elements. One element will involve delivering interventions and supporting children to meet One Plan targets. The second element involves being part of small team running our new Forest School and outdoor learning provision, so the ideal candidate will love learning outdoors in all weather.

The role is for term time only 31 ¼ hours per week, 5 days a week.

Working Hours:

· Morning: 8.30-12.00 = 3 ½ Hours

· Afternoon: 1.00-3.15 = 2 ¼ Hours

Salary: Scale 3 Point 5 (£12.85 per hour)

Start Date: TBA - Subject to successful pre-employment checks

Successful candidates should have:

· Experience of working with and caring for children

· Experience of working with children with special educational needs

· High expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour

· Enthusiasm and dedication to developing innovative approaches to learning, teaching, mentoring and guidance

· Experience of Picture Exchange Communication System (PECs) and/or Makaton would be desirable but not essential.

· A commitment to promoting and fostering good relationships between children and with parents and colleagues

· Experience of outdoor learning. A Level 3 Forest School certification is desirable but training will be provided for the right candidate.

Our ideal candidate would be:

· Forward thinking and willing to adapt to the changing needs of the school

· Able to promote the warm, caring and friendly ethos of the school to pupils, parents and the public

· Able to perform under pressure

· Confident to use your own initiative when required

What can we offer you?

Roach Vale Primary School is on an exciting journey with a new headteacher at the helm since September 2024. We are looking to bolster our dedicated, friendly team of staff with motivated individuals. We are proud to offer successful candidates:

· A supportive working culture that focuses on positive learning behaviour and high expectations for all children

· Regular, bespoke, evidence based training to support your professional development

· Opportunities to work with colleagues in other local schools

· Support from our SENCo to provide high quality, innovative provision for all of our pupils, regardless of their needs

· A comprehensive wellbeing package - please see our wellbeing charter for more information

If you think you Roach Vale could be the right place for you, we warmly welcome visits from potential applicants.

Information about the School

Roach Vale 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 safer recruitment procedures including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS and medical check.