Learning Support​/Teaching Assistant

Overview

We are seeking a caring and patient individual to work in our reception class as a Learning Support Assistant. You will support the class teacher and children with classroom activities, individual learning plans and social, emotional, behavioural needs. This is a truly rewarding role supporting children through their first year of school education and seeing how much they develop.

Please see the job profile for full information on responsibilities and what skills/knowledge are required. Some include:

• Experience in and passion for working with young children
• Good communication, numeracy and literacy skills
• Resilience, positivity and proactive attitude
• Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality

This is a great part time role filled with purpose and satisfaction. It can also be a gateway into a career in teaching should you wish to develop down this path or to become an HLTA.

Grayswood School has an excellent reputation and many experienced staff that you can learn and develop from.

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.