What skills and experience we're looking for
Whether you are an experienced Learning Support Assistant or looking to develop your skills further, we would love to hear from you. Our school has a ‘grow your own’ ethos, providing opportunities for many staff members to progress within the education field.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
• Have a nurturing and patient disposition with a good sense of humour.
• Have a positive approach that aligns with the school's vision and values.
• Have strong interpersonal skills with both children and adults.
• Be a team player with a professional and proactive attitude.
• Be able to implement clear boundaries and routines.
• Work independently and use initiative effectively.
• Have strong English, Maths, and IT skills.
• Ideally have recent experience working in a school setting or with children.
What the school offers its staff
South Wonston Primary School is a highly inclusive school that values the contributions of the whole community. We place a strong emphasis on teamwork, underpinned by our core values of nurture, challenge, inspire, and achieve. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic KS1 Learning Support Assistant to join our inspirational and creative team.
We offer a wealth of support and expertise to help you develop your own practice, and we are eager to learn from your ideas and experiences to enrich the quality of education for our children. As a school that fosters professional growth, we value your input and will support you in advancing your career.
What We Offer:
• A welcoming and dedicated team who work together to support the best outcomes for children.
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including training pathways to become a teacher.
• A well-resourced environment with beautiful grounds to enhance outdoor learning.
• Motivated, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
Health and Wellbeing Package:
• A full induction programme to support you from day one.
• A commitment to improving staff work-life balance, including an email curfew.
• A supportive and friendly staffroom with complimentary tea and coffee.
Join us at South Wonston Primary School, where we nurture potential, inspire aspiration, and foster a love of learning.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our 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 disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.