Learning Support Assistant Grade 3

Learning Support Assistant Grade 3

TA3

8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday

St. Mary’s CE (VA) Primary School is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work alongside our friendly, dedicated and supportive team who are committed to providing the best provision for our pupils who range from 2 to 11 years old.

This position is to work within our Nursery provision initially, catering for children from 2 years to 4 years, and also to provide support in our Early Years Language Unit.

Applicants must hold a relevant NVQ or equivalent qualification and have experience of working within a school context.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a strong background in speech and language
• Be able to work independently with pupils using speech and language programmes
• Have a thorough knowledge of safeguarding
• Believe that young children are important members of our school family and have much to contribute
• Observe, guide and extend the children during active play/learning sessions
• Record and act upon observations of pupils
• Monitor and support children’s development across all areas of learning, in a range of contexts including outdoors
• Assist with planning and preparation of resources and learning materials and the development and maintenance of an appropriate learning environment
• Create visually appropriate, stimulating and interactive classroom materials and displays
• Thrive as a member of the whole school staff team
• Assist with the pastoral care of children
• Support children during meal times
• Undertake a range of duties within the school setting

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of following and interpreting Speech and Language reports
• Experience of teaching within EYFS with evidence of having achieved positive outcomes
• Knowledge and understanding of how children learn
• A sound grasp on the concept of inclusive practice
• A good knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• Experience of working closely with parents and successful home-school partnerships that support pupils’ needs
• Knowledge and experience of using basic diagnostic tests for identifying specific needs

St. Mary’s CE (VA) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Visits to the school are welcome, please contact the school office to arrange or request an application pack  office@stmarys.worcs.sch.uk

Interview Date: Wednesday 6^th July 2022