Location: Great Missenden
Overview
Are you passionate about supporting children to be their very best?
Do you want to join a nurturing and inclusive school and work with equally committed educators?
Then our role as a Learning support Assistant could be the job for you.
Term time only: Yes
Salary details: Dependent upon experience
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 23 hours per week
Closing date: Monday 14th October 12:00
About us
We are a welcoming and thriving independent co-educational prep school set in the heart of the Chilterns with 250+ children and we are looking for an outstanding Learning Support Assistant.
About the role
Role of Learning Support Assistants
Learning Support Assistants at Gateway School are employed to support pupils.
LSAs will carry out the following tasks:
• Support children in lessons, individually or in groups under the direction of the class or subject teacher
• Monitor children’s educational, social and pastoral needs
• Provide one-to-one follow up work directed from a class teacher/SENCO or outside agency for example an occupational or speech therapist
• Provide daily feedback to the teacher as to whether objectives are being met in lessons where they are supporting, so as to enable a clear picture of pupils’ achievements or learning needs.
For further information please see attached Job description.
About you
Requirements for the Role of LSA
• Relevant experience and qualifications, or a desire to undertake training
• Enjoyment of working with children
• The ability to work well in a team
• Effective communication skills with a range of people, including pupils, other staff, parents and the wider public
• A relevant First Aid qualification or a desire to undertake training
• Willingness to undertake wrap around care duties at the school
• Good organisational skills
• Flexibility and a positive can do attitude
• Energy and a sense of humour
Desirable characteristics
• An interest or expertise in a particular curriculum area
• The ability to run a club for pupils in an area of interest to you