Our parents say we are "awesome, friendly, supportive and responsive". Our children say learning is "fun and encouraging", they love OPAL Play, school trips and feel safe. Would you like to be part of our amazing team? Come and join us! Thorpe CofE Primary School seeks an experienced Learning Support Assistant to provide support a child with SEND. The hours of work are 29.25 per week: Monday to Friday between 8.40am and 15.15pm with an unpaid morning and lunch break. This is a term time only contract commencing ASAP. Under the direction and supervision of the class teacher core responsibilities include: Working as an LSA in Yr1 and Year 5 Following the instructions of the class teacher and SENCO Clarifying and explaining instructions Communicating effectively Motivating pupils to learn Organising the learning environment Key Accountabilities will be: Assisting in the delivery of day to day learning activities Discussing with and reporting back to teacher on pupil’s work Organising and maintaining the learning environment Working as part of a team Maintaining confidentiality inside and outside the workplace Understanding and applying school policies What we can offer you: Term time only working A lovely setting with excellent facilities A buddy/mentor to help you settle in Training to carry out your role Supportive colleagues Enthusiastic children Free on site parking Free places in our breakfast and after school club for any of your children who attend our school on the days while you are working in this facility Close links to the local community and church An extremely active and supportive parent community (FOTSA) Membership of the Surrey Pension Scheme Occupational Health support as required Easy commuting: Staines-upon-Thames, Virginia Water, Egham and Chertsey Town Centre are all less than a 10 minute drive away The LSA may be required to undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the class teacher Successful applicants must be able to support the distinctive Christian ethos of our school but do not have to be a practising Christian. Thorpe Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A full enhanced DBS check is essential for this role. The closing date for applications is Monday 29th September and interviews for this role will take place at a mutually convenient time. The school reserves the right to withdraw this role at any point prior to appointment so apply ASAP.