Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Merrydale Junior Primary School

Salary:
Grade 5 Pay Point 7-8 (Actual Salary Approximately of £16,547)

Hours:

27.5 hours per week and 39 weeks per year. ( 38 weeks per year plus additional week including INSET days)

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday 08:45
-15:15, with one hour unpaid lunch break

We recommend interested candidates arrange a school visit prior to interview. Please contact the Chloe Allen for assistance via email at callen . Thank You.

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing? Merrydale Junior School is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to work alongside our dedicated teaching team. You will play a key role in fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, ensuring all pupils can reach their full potential.

Merrydale Junior School is a very special place. Visitors often comment positively on the children’s warm welcome, their enthusiasm and also on staff’s commitment and dedication. We understand the power of education and take very seriously our duty to give children the best start in life.

At Merrydale we aim to provide a safe, caring learning environment for all working together with you as families and the community whilst delivering a broad, balanced and creative curriculum celebrating the diversity of our world.

Our school motto is ‘Be the Best You Can Be’ and we strive to embed this attitude in all aspects of our school
-adults and children alike.

• Rated Ofsted ‘Good’ October 2019 Anti-Bullying Award
• Digital School House
• Platinum School Games Mark
• Microsoft Showcase School
• Tiny Forest Member
• Girls County Cricket Finalists 2022 and 2023

‘Working with a number of subject specialists across the trust has allowed me, as an early career teacher, to gain access to a number of opportunities, training and support in the starting years of my career, helping me to become the best I can be at Merrydale.’ - Class Teacher

• To work under the supervision of a teacher to provide care and encouragement to children and young people with disabilities or special educational needs, supporting them to participate in activities and liaising, if required, with parents / carers / other professionals as appropriate.
• To work under the direct supervision of a teacher to carry out planned learning activities to meet the specific needs of designated children, either individually or in small groups, providing feedback on their engagement in activities and their achievement of the desired learning objectives.
• To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, including contributing ideas and suggestions to support planning, to meet their development needs.
• To observe and feed back to the teacher on pupil performance and behaviour, taking action as appropriate in line with relevant school policies.

• NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent OR Able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 2 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post.
• Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/literacy

• Experience of supporting teaching and learning in a formal setting

• Knowledge of child protection and health and safety procedures.
• Ability and willingness to undertake professional development.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Empathy with children and young people.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
• Supportive…