Learning Support Assistant - ref. x63650703
What skills and experience we're looking for
Belmont Infant School is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant with proven experience in working with young children schools to join our hard working and friendly team. The role involves supporting children in the classroom, including those with additional needs - the successful applicant needs to be flexible, relate easily to young children and adults and be willing to work in a team.
We are seeking to appoint an LSA who:
- Has a clear understanding and commitment to Belmont Infants’ approach to learning and its application in the classroom and outside;
- Demonstrates good classroom practice with high standards of teaching and learning;
- Ideally has experience of working in with children in a classroom;
- Is willing to participate in all aspects of school life, including sharing ideas and good practice with their team;
- Has a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team;
- Has the ability to think on their feet and use their initiative;
- Is motivated, passionate and reflective about their work.
Applicants must have GCSE grade 4/C or above in Maths and English.
What the school offers its staff
Belmont Infant School is a happy learning community where each individual child and member of staff is valued for the contribution they can make to the life of the school. Staff work hard to provide the very best for our pupils. If you join our team you can be assured that you will be part of a happy, caring team who put children at the heart of the learning process.
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.