We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced, confident and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work with our Year 5-8 pupils. You will play a crucial role in supporting pupils and assisting the teaching staff. You will be confident to take a class when a teacher is absent and deliver lessons when required. In this role, the rewards are priceless when you witness the children achieve their goals and watch their self-esteem and confidence grow.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a hard working, dedicated person who is able to inspire, motivate and encourage pupils to help them achieve their potential.

• Be confident in delivering a lesson to a whole class in the teacher’s absence.

• Be passionate and committed to supporting children with their learning

• Be enthusiastic, friendly, professional and approachable

• Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.

• Be organised, patient, flexible and resilient.

• Have a commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities

• Be fast thinking and adaptable to different environments.

• Be able to work effectively in a team

At Dedworth Middle School we were recently graded ‘GOOD’ by Ofsted and we work in an environment where opportunities are limitless, the children are supported, and outcomes always consider the whole child. We continue to aim for the highest of standards and provide a friendly and hardworking team.  “A member of staff said, ‘The why is behind every decision, and this always takes pupils into consideration and us as staff. It is a happy and lovely place to work and thrive.” Ofsted, June 2022. We are a fully inclusive middle school, currently with 530 pupils on roll aged from 9-13. 

We are part of the Windsor Learning Partnership which includes Windsor Girls’ School, The Windsor Boys’ School, Clewer Green C of E First School, Oakfield First School and Dedworth Green First School. In the heart of The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, Dedworth Middle School has a strong reputation for being a community school with happy, successful pupils and a proven track record for high quality professional development.

Applications will be welcomed from anyone who wants to make their mark by joining a dynamic and successful team and who would relish this opportunity to support colleagues and students in a vibrant, expanding, learning community.