Learning Support Assistant for Hatchside Juniors at Hatchside School
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OUTL4, point 7-10 (Pro Rata for part time, term time) Actual (£22,229 to £23,201 Actual)
About this Role
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to actively share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and online searches, in line with Safer Recruitment guidance and the need to maintain a safe culture.
It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
Our safeguarding culture is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting pupils with significant learning disabilities—helping them access education, develop independence, and feel safe and valued. You’ll work closely with teaching staff to deliver care and learning programmes both in and beyond the classroom.
- Supporting pupils’ personal care, feeding, and medical needs
- Assisting with learning activities, communication strategies (e.g. Makaton), and behaviour plans
- Encouraging social interaction and independence
- Helping with classroom preparation, displays, and record-keeping
- Supporting physical activities like swimming, horse riding, and PE
- Accompanying pupils on trips and helping with Trust-wide events
- Providing clerical support and liaising with parents/carers
What We’re Looking For
- NVQ Level 2 in Childcare or equivalent
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Experience or understanding of working with children with physical, sensory, and learning difficulties
- Ability to lift, move, and support pupils safely
- Calm, patient, and positive attitude—with a great sense of humour!
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous learning
For more information about Hatchside School, please visit www.astrum-mat.org and follow the link to the Hatchside School website https://www.hatchside-school.org/
Why join us?
- Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
- Generous Pension Schemes
- Family-friendly working policies
- Extensive support and development opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great location close to TfL Elizabeth and Central Lines
- And more…
Astrum values diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We celebrate and embrace unique individuality, background and heritage.
We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities.
We believe in fostering a work environment that supports work-life balance. We are open to flexible working arrangements, including remote work, flexible hours, and part-time opportunities.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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Contact Details
Jullian Matthews
020 8590 7272
recruitment@astrum-mat.org
Hatchside School
Open Data obtained from: Department for EducationGreater London
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