SEMH Learning Support Assistant at Bushmead Primary & Nursery School

We are looking to recruit two SEMH Learning support Assistants.   This crucial role involves supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, fostering a positive learning environment. We are looking for self-motivated, passionate and flexible individuals with a "can-do" attitude who is committed to raising standards for those they work with.  Supporting  children across the school.  You will have a real commitment to ensure every child works towards their potential.  You will be required to support pupils through the lunchtime period.

In return we officer:

• A vibrant and happy school

• Supportive and committed colleagues

• Excellent professional development.

You will be required to work 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only.  This is a total of 32.5 hours per week.

Attendance at the annual safeguarding training is essential.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting children in a school setting

• Experience of working with children with additional needs

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

• First Aid, or the ability to gain the qualification

• Willing to undertake training and support individual needs

Information about the our School

Bushmead Primary School was formed in September 2000 following the amalgamation of the Bushmead Infant and Junior School.  We are a vibrant, forward thinking school with welcoming staff, great community spirit and polite and well-behaved children.

We have 3 or 4 classes in each year group Foundation to Year 6.

The school's most recent Ofsted Inspection was in May 2023 in which it was rated as "Good" and is available on both the school's and Ofsted's website.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.  Visits to our school are welcome, please contact Mrs Diane Blackley, HR & Administration Manager on 01582 825387.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.