Learning Support Assistant

Overview: Can you make a difference to a child’s learning? Are you an enthusiastic and motivated person who can inspire others? We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, patient and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our happy and successful school to support children across the school, help them to find their lights and let them shine and sparkle! About the School: Bierton CE Combined School is a friendly, caring and lively place where children are enthusiastic learners, well-motivated and encouraged to think for themselves. They have the potential to Aim high for success and so we need a staff team who can provide them with the first class education that they deserve. Bierton CE Combined School is well resourced across all areas of the curriculum and are committed to providing the best possible education for our children. Our Motto is ‘Aim High, Achieve Success, Find Your Sparkle and Shine’ and we believe this applies to the children as well as to the staff. We are committed to developing all our staff in their careers and allow them to achieve success for their future career progression. Each member of the team has their own unique talents or ‘sparkle’ and we provide opportunities for these to be used across the school and this then allows all to have a sense of pride and shine about being a member of our school community. About the role: Please refer to job description. We are looking for a bubbly, enthusiastic Learning support assistant to work with children across the school. Experience of working with children with Special Education and Behavioural Needs is desirable but not essential. Working with children can be very rewarding as you witness them achieve things with such excitement. You will work closely with the teaching staff to provide the best support and environment for the children to allow them to make good progress and ‘Find their Sparkle’ The role is Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm with half an hour for lunch. About the Candidate : Please refer to the Person Specification. Safeguarding Statement: Bierton C.E Combined School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be requested ahead of interviews and an enhanced DBS and qualifications check will be carried out upon appointment of the successful candidate.