Level 3 Learning Support Assistant

Sherdley Primary School, part of St Helens Borough Council, is recruiting a Level 3 Learning Support Assistant mainly for Upper KS2. The role centres on supporting pupils in class, in groups and one-to-one, running intervention programmes and covering classes when a teacher is absent. The post suits someone with primary experience and some understanding of SEND, and it is part-time  hours a week.

An enhanced DBS check and a social media check are required.

• Support pupil learning in class, in groups or one-to-one
• Provide class cover in the teacher's absence
• Provide structured programmes to pupils
• Deliver appropriate intervention programmes
• Prepare and maintain teaching resources
• Assist in providing welfare for all pupils

• Experience in a primary school setting
• Experience working in a team within a school environment
• Experience of the KS2 curriculum

• Working knowledge of, and ability to deliver, KS2 intervention programmes
• Understanding of SEND
• Aptitude and desire to support the delivery of quality education

• Enhanced DBS check
• Social media check

• Caring and responsible
• Works well in a team
• Hard-working, enthusiastic and adaptable
• Able to work on own initiative
• High expectations of self and pupils

• At least two years' experience in a school provision
• Experience working with and supporting children with SEN
• KS2 experience clearly set out in the application form

• Opportunities for continuous professional growth
• Leadership development opportunities
• Collaborative, friendly team where ideas are valued and shared
• Wellbeing prioritised and achievements celebrated