1:1 Learning Support Assistant Bracknell, England
Job description
St Michael’s Easthampstead CE VA Primary School is a friendly school with a strong caring Christian ethos where all staff are committed to ensuring every child achieves to the best of their ability
We are looking to recruit an experienced and caring Learning Support Assistant to join our school. The role will entail supporting an individual child with their learning, ensuring they are able to access all aspects of the curriculum and school life. You will be part of a team working closely alongside the class teacher and SENDCo. Support and supervision will also include some of the children’s lunch period.
The right candidate will:
- Have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs
- Develop positive relationships with students, parents and staff
- Have an ability to work using their own initiative
- Have a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
- Adapt to changing situations and learn new skills
- Be resilient and have good behaviour management
- Be a team player and work closely with other staff members within the school
- Have knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
We can offer:
- A highly motivated, supportive team with which to work
- Friendly, curious and well behaved children
- A community dedicated to learning and willing to try new things.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.
