Learning Support Assistant
Responsible to: SENCo
Salary: BG6 FTE £25183 -£25584Working Pattern: 32.5 hours per week. Mon - Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm.39 weeks to include insets.
Start date: As soon as possibleContract: Fixed term contract until 31st August 2026 (18 months subject to start date)
The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic, experienced and confident learning support assistant. If you think you have what it takes to become a member of our friendly and professional team we would love to hear from you.
At St Werburgh’s Primary, we are all on the same team - ‘Together Towards Excellence’.
We would welcome applications from candidates who: are enthusiastic, flexible and able to be proactive when working with a team.
are able to demonstrate their resilience to cope with the daily challenges of working with vulnerable children.have knowledge of the Social and Emotional needs of children
are able to work independently and use their own initiative
are confident and professional, keen to share knowledge and understanding with others
are able to contribute towards the tracking of children’s progress
are someone who takes responsibility for their own professional development and sees themselves as a lifelong learner
can demonstrate our school values of kindness, curiosity and commitment
are able to demonstrate a positive attitude towards all children and excellent behaviour management skills
are able to motivate, inspire and challenge children
have a strong understanding that good pastoral support is everyone’s responsibility
have an awareness and understanding of supporting bilingual children in a diverse cultural community
Ideally we are looking for a candidate with a Level 3 qualification in supporting children and young people, and Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent. We are at an exciting stage of our journey as a school, in our third year of working within Cathedral Schools Trust.Being part of the trust has given staff at all levels opportunities to collaborate with others in similar roles across the trust and feedback from staff has been really positive about the joint training opportunities facilitated by the trust.
We can offer high quality professional development opportunities across the school and trust, friendly enthusiastic learners and a supportive school team which is at the heart of the community. We also offer free parking, free tea and coffee and a comprehensive wellbeing package.
We look forward to receiving your application.St Werburgh’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our Safer Recruitment procedures include the checking of all new staff to ensure they are safe to work with all young people and children. We welcome applications from candidates who reflect the diverse community that we serve.
We are a life-friendly school and support our employees in achieving a balance in life and meeting their commitments beyond school.
Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact the school administrator, Mrs Karen Haines to arrange a visit from Monday 24th February.
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 9th March 2025Interview date: Date to be confirmed.