Job Description

We have a wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team

Do you have the determination and energy to secure positive outcomes for our pupils?
Do you want to work in a forward thinking and aspirational academy?

We are looking for a self-motivated individual, who enjoys using their own initiative as well as working as part of a team. This is a fixed term position linked to a SEN funding.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you:

• Have good literacy and numeracy skills with GCSE Literacy and Numeracy grades A-C.
• Be educated to NVQ Level 2 in learning support / early years or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Have experience working with a child/ren with Special Educational Needs in a school / early years' environment.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have the ability to overcome communication barriers with children and adults
• Understand and support the importance of social and emotional wellbeing.
• Be adaptable to work within a small, specialised team supporting the children of the school with various needs.
• Have good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Be prepared to develop and learn in the role.
• Experience is desirable.

What we can offer you:

• A dynamic and collaborative team of Teachers, Leaders and Office Team who are dedicated and committed to the success of all pupils and staff alike.
• CPD and development opportunities
• One wellbeing day allowing you take a day off during term time each year
• Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment

If this role is of interest to you and you have demonstrable experience in the majority of the above accountabilities, please apply now. In addition, please see the Job Description and Person Specification with full details of experience required to fulfil this highly rewarding role.

Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references.