Learning Support Assistant

Suttons Primary School

Suttons Lane

Hornchurch

Essex

RM12 6RP

Tel. No. 01708 443393

Temporary Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – SEN

To work 1:1 with a SEN child.

Grade 1/2 (Point 1-5)

20 hours per week x 39 weeks per year (pro-rata)

This position is ongoing whilst the child remains in the school

Commencing As soon as possible.

Suttons Primary School is a vibrant emerging two-form entry primary in the heart of Hornchurch. We opened our brand new state of the art school building in January 2017. We have strengths in Music, French, the Arts and mental health. We are committed to supporting children’s emotional wellbeing.

We are looking for a committed and passionate Learning Support Assistant who strives to give children the best start in life. The successful candidate will have experience of working with pupils with ADHD, ASD, Learning Difficulties or Emotional Behaviour Disorders and/or experience of working in mainstream classrooms and delivering intervention programmes.

The successful applicants will be expected: 

• To take every opportunity to develop pupils' language, reading, numeracy and related skills as directed by class teachers;
• To assist in recording systematically the progress of individual pupils in accordance with school procedures;
• To monitor pupils' performance and use results to further support work with pupils;
• To give oral and written feedback to pupils on their attainment and progress in order to promote further progress;
• To work with the teachers to identify and respond appropriately to pupils' individual needs, assisting pupils in areas of specific difficulty;
• To be enthusiastic and self-motivated and be able to work as part of a team;
• To share a drive and commitment to work in partnership with children, staff, parents and other professionals
• To support pupils in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom.

We can offer:

• excellent continuing professional development;
• supportive staff who are receptive to new ideas and initiatives;
• enthusiastic and well behaved learners;
• a welcoming French speaking school where children are happy, safe and well-behaved;
• friendly and dedicated staff, parents and governors;
• strong ICT provision to support and extend learning and assessment;
• a supportive leadership team; and
• a very well-resourced school.

For more information please refer to the school website for further details: www.suttonsprimary.co.uk

Please apply online by visiting www.haveringschools.jobs and submitting an application form.

Please apply online.

Closing Date: Thursday 20th May 2021 - 9am

Shortlisting Date: Friday 21st May 2021

Interview Date: Thursday 27th May 2021