JOB OPPORTUNITY
Pupil Specific Learning Support Assistant (fixed term for a year)
Term Time only Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.15pm Half an hour lunch taken to be taken between 11.30am and 1.00pm as directed 31.25 hours per week 39 weeks per year
Salary: Point 3-5 FTE: £27,729-£28,521 Pro-rata £21,015-£21,615St Matthew’s C of E Primary School is looking to appoint a fixed term Pupil Specific Learning Support Assistant. The role will include: supporting an EHCP child in the classroom, delivering directed interventions either in a small group or 1:1. The ability to liaise effectively with other staff members is essential as well as being able to show initiative in the role.
The successful applicant will:
Have experience in supporting children with special educational needs, particularly those on the autistic spectrum
Have excellent communication skills
Be able to develop positive relationships with the pupils which motivate them to learn
Be able to follow instructions but also use their initiative
Support pupils with their social, emotional and mental health needs
Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum, aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
Be able to monitor, record and report on progress and attainment to teachers/Sendco
Have O Level Grade C or above in English and Maths
Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications and experience needed for the role, with support from the school
We offer:
A high-achieving over-subscribed school
An extremely friendly, talented staff team with good sense of humour
Commitment to staff professional development and distributed leadership
Opportunities to help in moving the school forward
Polite, enthusiastic children who want to learn and very supportive parents and Governors
Excellent location for Surbiton Rail Station
Pro-active Well Being Staff Team who have organised: Free Tea & Coffee for all staffFun events i.e. quiz nights/Karaoke etc.
Well-Being package including free flu jab and health screening check
Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange
Closing Date: Tuesday 22 April at 9am 2025
Interview date: in the week following closing date
Please send applications to the school.Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Please note social media checks will be undertaken prior to interview.
We do not accept CVs.