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Thorpe Lea Primary School and Nursery currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the KS2 team as a part-time (2days Thursday & Friday) Learning Support Assistant. This role will be on a 1 year fixed term contract, with potential to become permanent.
Job overview
You’ll be responsible for supporting the class teacher with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.
Job requirements
1. A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
2. Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
3. Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
4. Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
5. Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students
Why join us?
As a Learning Support Assistant within Thorpe Lea Primary School and Nursery, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a friendly and supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.
Safeguarding Statement
Thorpe Lea Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people so expect all staff and volunteers, as well as those who work on the premises, to share this commitment. As part of our safeguarding commitment, appointment to any post is subject to appropriate vetting, including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with Children's Barred List check.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.