Learning Support Assistant

CHINGFORD COFE PRIMARY SCHOOL

 Job Title LSA to support children’s learning in class
Salary / Grade Scale 3 Point 6
Hours 7 hours a day, five days a week term time only
Contract Term Fixed term TTO

We are a two form split site school seeking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant, primarily based at infant site. 

We are looking for a motivated child centred practitioner to support children with a wide range of needs. This post requires a strong communicator. A positive, forward thinking attitude is essential. The candidate should be patient, adaptable and able to fit into the school environment, embracing our vision and values.

The successful candidate will be driven to ensure that the children under their care develop and learn in a safe and supportive environment receive high quality education and care.  You will be 
enthusiastic, hardworking and full of creative ideas and will work to provide rich and stimulating play experiences. Applicants must be able to work well within a team as well as on their own.

Although not essential the ideal candidate will have relevant or some experience of working with 
children with Special Educational Needs and qualified to NVQ level 2.

The postholder may be required to support with lunchtime duties. 

We are committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and references will be taken up prior to interviews.
All completed application forms should be returned via email to: school@ccofe.waltham.sch.uk

Further information about the school can be found at: https://www.chingfordcofe.org.uk/
You will be:
 Enthusiastic and passionate about getting the best out of each and every child
 Creative and able to use your initiative
 A reflective practitioner
 Have a commitment to develop and maintain the highest standards
In return, we can offer:
 A welcoming school
 Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
 A strong senior leadership team
 A supportive working environment where your talents will be valued and nurtured
 Great staff benefits including Cycle 2 work scheme, free confidential counselling, help and 
information service and commitment to CPD

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged through the school office (contact school@ccofe.waltham.sch.uk). The selection process will include an interview. You must be available 
on Thursday 14th December 2023 for interview.

Chingford C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as its number one priority and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Successful 
applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the 
Disclosure and Barring Service DBS. The school aims to promote and ensure opportunity and equal 
treatment for all.

Further information about the school can be found on our website www.chingfordcofe.org.uk

All completed applications should be returned by email to school@ccofe.waltham.sch.uk or the 
following address: Recruitment Department, Chingford CofE Primary School (Infant Site) Kings Road 
Chingford London E4 7EY. Closing date Tuesday 12th December 2023 (noon)