Learning Support Assistant

The Alton is an inclusive inner London primary school situated next to Richmond Park. Your main priorities will be to support a class of young people, providing support to the whole class and coaching children on a 1:1 or small group basis. Working with children to ensure their educational and emotional needs are met and promoting positive behaviour in a nurturing environment.

You will establish professional relationships with the new pupils and their families as well as with other staff in the school.

• A great personality and good enthusiasm
• Experience in an education setting (Primary age range Preferable).
• Strong communication skills
• To be proactive, committed, resilient and reliable
• Ability to Work with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources
• Willingness to provide personal self-care support to pupils

• A supportive working environment in a modern well-equipped building
• Amazing grounds
• On site free parking and close to a good transport network
• Membership of local government pension scheme

The Alton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should the right candidate be found.