Learning Support Assistant

Hours of work: 32.5hours per week or 21.25 hours per week, term time only

Contract type: Temporary for a named pupil

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Holbrook Primary School for further information.

We are seeking to appoint two dedicated, caring and committed professionals to join our enthusiastic and supportive staff team to 'Inspire, nurture and challenge every learner to achieve their full potential' as a Learning Support Assistant for a pupil with medical needs who will be joining our Reception cohort in September 2025.

We are ideally looking for someone with experience as a Learning Support Assistant and with experience of supporting a child/ren with medical needs if possible. Full training will be given before and during working with the child and we are confident this will be an incredibly rewarding role full of smiles and joy!

The hours for this role are either Monday - Friday 8:45am - 3:15pm OR Monday - Friday 8:45am - 1:00pm. You will be working alongside and under the direction of our exceptional Reception teacher and will be supporting the child with her medical and physical needs alongside as well as with her social, emotional and academic development.

We would like to hear from you if you:

• Enjoy working with children and can develop good working relationships with them
• Understand and are sympathetic to the needs of young children
• Are passionate about promoting learning and achievement for all
• Are willing to undertake training to meet any child's medical needs
• Are enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Are a team player who can build good working relationships with colleagues
• Can use your own initiative
• Are a good communicator with children, parents, staff and other professionals

You will be required to:

• Work with an individual or with small groups of children under the direction of the class teacher
• Complete all training in order to meet an individual pupil's medical needs
• Support an individual pupil with her medical and physical needs
• Support the class teacher, implementing planned learning activities/programmes as agreed in advance
• Show initiative and flexibility
• Build effective relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Undertake interventions with children in Reading, Writing and Mathematics

We can offer you:

• A vibrant, friendly and welcoming school
• Happy pupils and staff
• A team absolutely committed to inspiring, nurturing and challenging all of our pupils
• A team that prioritises staff wellbeing and values every member of our team
• Term time working
• Opportunities for continuing professional development

Find out more and apply:

Please contact the school office for an application form by calling 01225 753708 or by email on admin@holbrook.wilts.sch.ukCVs will not be accepted. References will be sought.

Closing date (and time): Friday 2^nd May 2025 at 09:30am

Interview date: W/C Monday 5^th May 2025

Commencement date: 1^st September 2025

Holbrook Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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