Christ Church CE Primary School is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our SEND support staff team to work with children who have a range of learning, medical and behaviour needs.  This will involve working 1:1 with children mainly in Key stage 1 but would need to be flexible across the key stages.

The ability to work as part of a team under the direction of class teachers is essential; however, we are also looking for people who are able to use their initiative to fully support the child’s learning, work, medical needs and behaviour, through any programmes of support as indicated on a child’s Education and Health Care Plan, medical plan and MAT learning plans. This will include ensuring all appropriate learning resources and materials are available and ready to use and will also involve supporting the pupil for part of lunchtime.

Specific requirements of the posts include: 

 Trained in a synthetic phonics scheme i.e., ULS (Full training can be provided on our current program if required))

•  Forming a positive relationship and responding to the child’s individual needs as appropriate 

•  Adapting activities and tasks to enable the child to access the curriculum 

•  Liaising with parents and outside agencies relating to specific programmes of support 

•  Keeping accurate records of achievements and progress 

•  Responding to any health or welfare needs 

•  Forming trusting professional relationships with staff and parents/carers 

•  Working closely with the class teacher and job share partner

Christchurch School is an exciting and dynamic place to work. We can offer the successful candidate:

•        A friendly and skilled team of colleagues committed to providing a quality education to our pupils

•        Highly supportive, governors, parents and fantastic pupils
•        A ‘Good’ school as evidenced by Ofsted in its most recent inspection
•        Opportunities for staff development and training
•        An exciting and broad curriculum with up-to-date researched based pedagogy
•        A warm Christian ethos
•        An inclusive and supportive environment.

We are looking for a confident, caring person who can demonstrate appropriate skills and recent school- based experience to join our hard-working and supportive school team. Experience of supporting children with a range of either medical, SEMH or additional learning needs is essential.

The Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to a full DBS, search engine checks and satisfactory references.  Investment in staff wellbeing and training is a priority at our school to ensure our children get the best.

For further details and an application form and Personal Specifications, please contact the school office or full information about the post and the school, as well as application forms, can be found on the school’s website at www.christchurchprimaryschool.org.