Learning Support Assistant

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £19,970 to £26,736 (pro rata to term time hours - FTE £25,328—£33,910). The actual salary will be based on experience.

Hours: 37.5 hours a week term time only. 8.00am to 4.00pm  Monday to Friday, with a half hour unpaid lunch break.

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.

Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means they strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

They are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

The Role

The Perse Prep School is seeking to appoint a high calibre Learning Support Assistant (LSA) who will support children in school so that they have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. They work closely with staff and parents to ensure that children’s needs are identified and met as they progress through the school. The Learning Support Department aims to offer a secure, and relaxed learning environment to promote pupil confidence, self-esteem and independent learning.

 Learning Support lessons are usually on a one-to-one basis but this can occasionally be with pairs or supporting in class. The role will involve preparing and delivering sessions as well as administrative tasks relating to learning support.

In addition to this support within the timetable, the LSA will be expected to run small support groups at certain times of the day, including form time and lunchtime.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential (entry level)

• GCSE qualifications at Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.
• Clear and effective communications skills, both verbal and written, with a confident and positive manner. Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence to support children up to and beyond the end of Key Stage 2.
• Empathy for pupils, staff and the school community.
• The ability to work effectively both as part of a team and also independently.
• The ability to work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues within school, specialist advisors out of school and with parents.
• The ability to manage commitments and deadlines.
• ICT competence.
• Commitment to continuing personal and professional development.
• A ’can do’ attitude and the adaptability needed to work in effectively in a Prep school      environment.  

Desirable (higher entry level or progression)

• A relevant higher level qualification or vocational training, which can be     practically applied to supporting pupil development, for example appropriate qualifications at A level (or higher).
• Ability to contribute to the School’s Clubs and Sports programme.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/

Closing date: Wednesday 18^th June at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24^th June.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity.  This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.

Contact information

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