Learning Support Assistant

Overall Summary

Thank you for considering applying for our vacancy for a LSA. We are looking for an LSA who:

• Is passionate about enabling every child to reach their full potential.
• Has experience of working in EYFS or with children with SEND particularly ASD.
• Can complement the teachers' delivery of education within the school, working collaboratively with teaching staff, managing/preparing resources, and offering whole class support.
• Provide support to raise standards of achievement for all pupils and underachieving groups, encouraging pupils to become independent learners, providing support for the pupil's welfare, and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.
• Offer engaging playground supervision

We want to hear from you if:

• You can work independently but also have the interpersonal skills required to work effectively in a team
• Demonstrate the confidence and understanding of how to establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils and are able to support pupils learning in both the classroom, small groups and on an individual basis.
• Have experience working with vulnerable pupils, can empathise and move pupils forward in their learning

• Our team works together closely to create an amazing learning experience for our pupils which nurtures all children to be the best they can. I look forward to welcoming you to our school for a visit.

About the school

We are a vibrant, successful and friendly primary school for children between 4 - 11 years with 220 pupils on roll. Located in the village of Great Brickhill, we are 5 miles from Milton Keynes, and 4 miles from Leighton Buzzard so we have good accessibility. Our children are a delight to teach and we are determined for them to flourish academically and socially, no matter what their starting points.

As a Church School, we firmly believe that every child has the ability to ‘let their light shine’ and make a difference to the world. Our focus is on providing deep and rich learning experiences that provides them with the knowledge and skills to succeed in life, yet also prepares them morally and spiritually so that they can live life in all its fullness and make a contribution to their local, national and global community as citizens of the modern world. Every child matters to us and we celebrate diversity, uniqueness and challenge stereotypes in order to be ‘Good Samaritans’, helping others, no matter what.

We offer breadth and depth of curriculum experience whilst also ensuring that the children continue to excel and progress in the core skills of reading, writing and maths. More detail on our school can be found on our website www.highashschool.co.uk and interested candidates are encouraged to take a look before applying to find out more about us, our vision and our practice.

Our school is also very committed to the wellbeing and development of its staff. Our Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team are highly motivated and fully supportive of all of our staff members; our pupils are hardworking pupils who respond well to staff who take the time to understand them. We have effective CPD from local and national sources and we firmly believe in giving all staff the time and support needed to develop their craft through a mix of peer support and networking as well as specialist led CPD and school improvement.

Join us, and we can offer you:

• The chance to join a supportive and friendly team, who are passionate about the school community and creating a community where learning and school life is engaging and exciting.
• The opportunity to work within an organisation who have a robust personal development programme and are committed to the professional development of every individual.
• Membership of local government pension scheme
• Investment in staff wellbeing
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, heath and legal advice.
• Cycle to work scheme

If you feel you have the skills and experience to join the team at High Ash, we would be delighted to hear from you. We welcome visits to the school, come and experience our friendly and engaging atmosphere to get a taste of how rewarding your work will be.

Other Information

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or if you have any questions / queries and wish to find out more about the role, please contact our school office, Tel [phone removed], Email: [email removed]