Job detailsJob roleLearning support or cover supervisorVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternPart time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only.Contract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salary£25,741 - £33,115Actual salary£20,407 - £26,253Pay scaleSlough School Levels 4 to 5 - SCP 8 to 23Additional allowancesPay is inclusive of Local Fringe allowanceWhat skills and experience we're looking forWewish to appoint a highly motivated, energetic and passionate Learning SupportAssistant (LSA) to teach Sport and PE lessons under the direction of our PEteacher.Thesuccessful applicant will be passionate about working with all children, helpingthem to access physical activity and sport enthusiastically and successfully.They will show willingness to work in partnership with teachers, LSAs and otherprofessionals to give our children a high-quality PE curriculum. They will needto work under the direction of the PE teacher but must demonstrate that theycan work on their own initiative. The successful candidate's salary will be setto reflect skills andqualifications and their competence to work alone, out of sight from theassigned class teacher/PE teacher/leader or off-site.The dutiesinclude supporting play and sporting provision at break and lunchtimes,ensuring that children have access to physical exercise and that they developsocial skills and positive play competencies through group and individualactivities.The post holder will possess effective communication skills andwill interact professionally with children and our staff team to ensure thatchildren get the most out of provided learning activities and play. We are looking for candidates with a can-do attitude who show agood understanding of young people and can work with pupils, responding to particularapproaches to engage them successfully.Weare ideally looking for someone with a good standard of education - English andMaths minimum GCSE grade C.Previous experience of sports coaching or work with young people wouldbe an advantage but training and mentoring will be provided. The post holdermay be required to undertake first aid training. This post might suit someone with aspirations to teach inthe future and an openness to further training and development.What the school offers its staffOur unique and innovative building and beautiful outdoor provision includes bespoke play spaces, a woodland, playing fields and a tranquil pond area. Our peaceful environment provides great opportunity for reflection, thoughtfulness and a chance to connect. Children of all ages explore a range of places for learning and play and develop their ideas, cooperate with others and learn safely alongside nature, as they spend their school daysenjoying a varied and happy education. Our central courtyard is home to the'Tree of Life', a magnificent symbol of growth at the heart of our school. It stands firm over us and grows strongly from deep foundations. Like our children, the tree started as a tiny seed and flourished, becoming deeply rooted in and connected to our community. The tree, also a welcoming home to wildlife, reminds us that we grow together from strong roots, branch out with the support of each other and gain wings to fly.Opportunities for professional development and to work as part of a highly experienced and motivated team.Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobPlease download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to tracked-link#track auxclick->tracked-link#track contextmenu->tracked-link#track" data-tracked-link-target="link" data-link-type="application_email" data-link-subject="58c2f9f5-f530-4492-95f9-17660e9a9e4a" data-tracked-link-text="xunoz-ducyv-vityg-cinok-rakav-felez-pogog-matek-rabic-karil-rohum-gykal-tupiv-nemyf-fudat-fagok-nixyx" href="mailto:enquiries@pennwood.slough.sch.uk?body=Regarding%20the%20job%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fteaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Flearning-support-assistant-pe&subject=Learning%20Support%20Assistant%20%28PE%29%20job%20enquiry">enquiries@pennwood.slough.sch.ukCVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.