Overview
Position: Learning Support and Lunchtime Supervisor
Type of Contract: Fixed Term until 31.08.2026
Hours: LSA – In class 30 hours, Lunchtime 2.5 hours per week. Term time, including Insets + one week
Grade: LSA B
Salary: Actual Salary £18,814 (FTE £24,415)
Pinewood Infant School is a vibrant, supportive and inclusive, one form entry school based in a modern, well-resourced building, with spacious teaching areas and school grounds which are surrounded by pine trees from which the school takes its name. We have two resource provisions: one for SCLN and one for Autism. We are part of a federation with Guillemont Junior School, providing additional opportunities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and caring Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our dedicated and hardworking team. The role will involve supporting children in their learning within the classroom, delivering specific targeted interventions, and providing some 1:1 support where needed. The successful candidate will also undertake a half-hour Lunchtime Supervisor Assistant role each day.
As an employee of Pinewood, flexibility is essential, as staff may be required to work across both our mainstream and resource provision classes to ensure that all children are supported in their education and wellbeing.
Responsibilities
* Support children in their learning within the classroom and deliver specific targeted interventions.
* Provide some 1:1 support where needed.
* Undertake 30 minutes supervision of children at lunchtimes as directed.
* Plan and review regularly with the class teacher.
* Meet regularly with the inclusion manager, RP manager and RP teachers and contribute to children’s Learning Plans.
* Be flexible to work across both mainstream and resource provision classes to support education and wellbeing.
What the successful candidate will be expected to have
* Have some experience of working with children; special needs experience is desirable but not essential.
* Demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grades A-C in Maths & English).
* Implement learning activities to enable children to access the planned curriculum.
* Help children develop social skills and appropriate interactions with peers.
* Willingness to learn new skills.
* Ability to support the development of children’s social and self-help skills.
* Use a variety of positive behaviour management strategies under guidance of the teachers.
* Work closely with and be accountable to the class teacher, who will guide the nature and extent of support and supervision.
* Plan and review regularly with the class teacher.
We are looking for someone who
* Has passion, enthusiasm, patience and a positive outlook.
* Is motivated to support and help the learning of children with special needs.
* Can be professionally discreet and able to respect confidentiality.
* Has the ability to think on their feet and be highly effective at using their initiative.
In return, we will support your professional development and you will have the chance to work with our highly motivated and friendly staff team, as well as our hardworking children.
Please apply early as the school reserve the right to interview on receipt of application.
Application Procedure
Closing date: 03.10.2025. The school reserves the right to interview applicants on application; therefore early submission is highly recommended. Safer Recruitment: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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