Learning Support Assistant

Overview

We are looking for a creative and motivated Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about enabling children to overcome barriers to learning and would relish the opportunity to join our innovative and committed Inclusion team.
Your role is fundamental in supporting families and children and young people aged 3 to 19 in this vibrant local community.

Personal attributes

We are looking for an individual who:
• has recent experience of working in a school setting and supporting pupils with diverse abilities and needs;
• is an excellent practitioner with very high expectations of what can be achieved;
• has a good understanding of child development and learning processes to support and drive the development of our pupils’ love of       learning and aspiration;
• has a good understanding of adaptive practice and support for pupils with SEND
• has the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations - verbal and written and can use ICT effectively to support learning;
• the ability to work constructively as part of a team and commit to the school’s ethos, aims and school environment with a positive,     flexible can-do attitude;
• the ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing and demanding environment, prioritising conflicting work demands.
• is kind, positive and committed to the school’s inclusive ethos, can-do attitude;
• is reliable, flexible and calm, able to work under pressure and manage change effectively.

Our experienced leaders are committed to providing an exceptional, enriching education for all our young people so they can be the very best version of themselves

Salary & Benefits

Scale 4, Spine points 7-10 (£31,980 - £33,384), pro rata term time only (35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year)
(Actual salary £27,629.67- £28,842.68)

Location

Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form
Woodmansterne Road
Streatham Vale
London
SW165UQ

Supporting documents

• LSA JD and PS
• LSA Applicant Letter
• Woodmansterne Application Form
• Recruitment Information Booklet

How to apply

 Please email your application to: recruitment@woodmansterne.london.        
Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers or external agencies to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk 

Equal opportunities

Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented in education nationally.