Learning Support Assistant and Midday Meals Supervisor (Perm) - St Andrew's C of E Primary School

Job Title

Learning Support Assistant / Mid day Meals Supervisor

Location

Nuthurst, Horsham RH13 6LH

Contract

Permanent, Term Time Only

Working Pattern

LSA - 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:15 pm to 3:30 pm (28.75 hrs). MDMS - 12:30 pm to 12:45 pm (3.75 hrs).

Salary

LSA - WS Grade 3 point 3 (£24,796 pro rata). MDMS - WS Grade 2 point 2 (£24,413 pro rata).

Responsibilities

• Supporting children's learning through scaffolding, guided play, group work and one to one interventions
• Monitoring children's progress, observing, recording and assisting in assessments
• Supporting the personal, social, emotional and physical development of children
• Promoting positive behaviour and a caring, respectful classroom environment
• Working with pupils with additional needs (SEND) to ensure inclusion
• Liaising with the class teacher, SENCO and other staff to plan and review interventions
• Helping maintain an organised, stimulating and safe learning environment
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues

Qualifications and Experience

• Preferably has experience working with young children
• Minimum qualification of Grade C GCSE for Maths and English or equivalent (NVQ Level 3 desirable)
• Demonstrates warm, caring interpersonal skills and a genuine love of working with young children
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with children, parents and staff
• Can adapt to individual children's needs and use differentiated approaches
• Proactive, flexible, reliable and a good team player
• Shares and upholds Christian values and is willing to contribute positively to our school ethos
• Committed to ongoing professional development

Benefits

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive school community
• Opportunities for training, coaching and professional growth
• A chance to make a real difference to children's academic and emotional development
• Participation in school life and values led education

Safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children is a priority and all staff will undertake the required Disclosure and Barring Service checks and other relevant employment checks.