Learning Partner (formerly known as Learning Support Assistant)
Hours: 30 hours. Monday - Friday 8:45 - 3:15 (including a 30 minute break)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2025.
Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to references and DBS.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Partner (Teaching and Learning Support) to join our friendly team, working throughout the whole primary phase. The role is to work flexibly as part of a team, under the direction of class teachers or the SENDCo to provide teaching and learning support to pupils, teachers and the wider school community.
We are looking for:
* A flexible team player who is positive, passionate about their job and a problem solver.
* Someone that can develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with pupils, the staff team and parents.
* A committed person confident in working with the class teacher to support/develop learning of individual pupils, groups or the whole class.
* Someone that can use their own initiative.
* A person with a good sense of humour.
* Someone who can demonstrate strong behaviour management.
* A person who is self-motivated, creative and flexible.
In return, our friendly, engaging and exciting school can offer:
* A truly inclusive school where every member of the school community really matters.
* A strong, collaborative culture of hard-working, dedicated staff who support one another.
* Skilled and enthusiastic staff that are committed to further developing their practice.
* Caring and respectful pupils who are proud of their school and work with independence and enthusiasm.
* An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our children and their families.
* A commitment to CPD opportunities.
* Warm relationships with the local community, supportive Governors, parents and strong links with our Church.
Closing Date: 25 February 2025 at 9am.
Interview Date: TBC.
Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership and St Andrew's CE Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
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