Learning Support Assistant

"Pupils at Summercroft Primary are curious and enthusiastic learners...[They] respond positively to staff’s high expectations of their learning and their behaviour...Pupils listen carefully to adults and to each other. There is a culture of mutual respect." - Ofsted, December 2022. The governors of Summercroft Primary School wish to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support a child with significant educational needs. The contract is fixed term as it is linked to funding for the child, who is currently in Year 5 . The successful candidate will be reliable, enthusiastic and committed to children's learning. They must be able to demonstrate the ability to use their own initiative, able to work and follow advice from a wide range of professionals and have excellent behaviour management skills. We are seeking applicants who have experience in working with children with learning needs and who can contribute effectively within the class team as well as being confident to work independently. An interest in the specific difficulties, ability to take initiative and a flexible approach within the classroom would be advantageous. Being confident with managing behaviour in a calm and consistent manner and employing a variety of approaches with a sense of humour are also important aspects. We are recruiting for a position that is 18.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We hope that having read this job description you are interested in the role, with all the benefits of support and training that are a part of working at Summercroft. We are a friendly and nurturing school with an enjoyable environment of mutual respect, care and discipline, where each individual's contribution to the school community is recognised and appreciated. If you would like more information before applying, please contact Emily Richardson directly or drop an email to admin@summercroft.herts.sch.uk We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.