Learning Support Assistant - Reception

Rise Park Academy Trust

Rise Park Infant School

Annan Way, Romford, Essex RM1 4UD

Telephone: 01708 761935

Executive Headteacher: Mrs C. Fox

1 x Learning Support Assistant – Reception

Temporary contract (named pupil)

17.5 hours (12PM – 3:30PM)

APTC 2-3 Points 3-6 – depending on experience

Start Date: September 2021

Rise Park Infant School is part of Rise Park Academy Trust, where children are well behaved and keen to learn. Staff are friendly and supportive within a welcoming, aspirational environment.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic learning support assistant (LSA) to join our successful team to work with a named Reception pupil throughout the lunch hour and during afternoon lessons.

Applications are welcome from candidates with experience of working with Early years and KS1 children and are qualified, or working towards, NVQ2 level or above.

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced in working with pupils with additional needs, including challenging behaviour.
• Able to contribute to ensuring our lunchtime is a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
• Able to develop positive relationships with pupils and able to use a variety of strategies to meet individual needs.
• Proactive, well-organised and willing to work collaboratively with the class teacher and other LSAs.
• Able to engage and enthuse the named pupil to participate in lessons.
• Passionate about supporting all groups of children in order to enhance the quality of their learning and raise pupil achievement.
• Flexible and able to work well as part of a team.

We can offer:

• A well-resourced learning environment
• A cohesive and enthusiastic staff team
• Polite and motivated pupils
• Support and commitment to continuing professional development
• A positive, engaged wider school community.

Please apply online.

The position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service checks (DBS) disclosure check. Rise Park Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Rise Park Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6^h August 2021

Interviews: Week beginning     30^th  August 2021                             

Please assume that if you have not had any acknowledgement of your application that you have not been successful.