Part-time, fixed term (until 3 July 2025), term time only
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support the needs of a child in our Junior Department.
The Junior Department (JD) is housed in two Victorian buildings which have been sensitively redesigned and linked to provide an exciting and stimulating environment for the pupils. There is a two-form entry to Reception with about forty children in the year group. This number grows to about 48 in Year 3 with three forms. The class teachers deliver the vast majority of the curriculum, but pupils do have lessons with specialist teachers for Music, languages, PE and Games and Computing. All children take swimming lessons at a local pool from Years 1 - 3, and the Early Years and Key Stage 1 regular use The Nest, the outdoor learning area the Sports Ground. Pupils have Games lessons at the Grounds from Year 1 once a week, and twice a week from Year 3.
* Reporting to: Head of Learning Development/Head of the Junior Department.
* Hours: 08:30 - 13:00 Monday to Friday.
* Free school lunches during term time.
How to apply: please complete the application form on our website:
Closing Date: 31 January 2025.
We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews before the closing date for strong candidates.
King’s House School is an equal opportunities employer that believes in equal opportunities for all, celebrates, and welcomes diversity. Employment decisions throughout the school are made without regard to any status protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process, please feel free to contact our HR Officer via email: towersey-veal.g@kingshouseschool.org or detail the adjustments in your application.
King’s House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. Staff must be aware of the systems within the School which support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the school’s Safeguarding & Child Protection policy and Code of Conduct. Staff will receive appropriate child protection training which is regularly updated.