LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Contract: Part-Time, Term Time Only

Days/Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm (30hrs)

Salary: NJC scale point 2, £23,656 FTE (£12.26 per hour)

Location: Leedon Lower School, Leighton Buzzard

Reporting to: Senior Leadership Team

About Us

Welcome to Leedon Lower School, hidden away on Highfield Road in Leighton Buzzard. We are a two form entry (60 child) lower school with a pre-school catering for children aged 2-9 years. We are situated on quite a small site that is bordered by houses and Brooklands Middle School, with whom we have a close working relationship and where a majority of our children go to when leaving us.

We offer a broad and varied curriculum which includes specialist PE and language teaching (Spanish) as well as Forest School for the children in Early Years. We are very proud of our joined up learning across the curriculum.

Role responsibilities

Dedicated to mentoring and supporting one pupil or else a small group of no more than six pupils

Supporting the Classroom Teacher during lessons

Reporting on pupils’ progress and concerns, and liaising with other school staff to ensure pupils needs are met

Supervision of pupils during non-classroom time including extra-curricular activities and school trips

Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation

Setting work where appropriate, and marking

Building positive relationships with your pupil/s and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes

Requirements

Have a strong basic education, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills.

Previous experience in a similar role ie, Teaching Assistant

Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an Educational setting

Be experienced and confident enough to take additional responsibility in an area of school ie, Food Hygiene, Forest School, Lunchtimes, etc..

Experience of behaviour management and techniques

Committed to professional development and willing to learn

Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment

Leedon Lower School is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment