Learning Support Assistant & Midday Assistant

Newhall Primary Academy is a welcoming school and we are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant & Midday Assistant to provide help and support to our amazing children. This is a full-time position and we are looking for successful individual to work 32.5 hours per week on a permanent basis to start in September 2024.

·         Learning Support Assistant : 30 hours per week 

·         Midday Assistant: 2.5 hours per week 

In particular, successful applicants should have: 

·         At least one years experience of working with children in the primary age range 

·         Experience of working with children in a friendly, busy environment 

·         An understanding of children with SEN needs 

·         Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare  

·         A current food hygiene certificate (desirable) 

·         Paediatric first aid qualification (desirable) 

·         Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures 

You should: 

·         Have excellent communication skills 

·         Have the ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff 

·         The ability to relate in a firm and friendly way with a wide range of personalities 

·         The ability to use initiative 

·         Be willing to undertake direction and guidance 

·         Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies 

·         Be able to work as part of a team 

The ideal candidate will:

·         Have high expectations and believe every child can achieve

·         Make learning irresistible, effective and inclusive

·         Be excited about ongoing professional development, being a lifelong learner

·         Actively contribute to the wider life of the school

·         Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work well as part of a team

In turn, we can offer you:

·         The opportunity to continue to be part of and to build on our exceptional learning and teaching and personal development offer for our children;

·         The opportunity to help continue to build and develop our team and to accentuate the ethos and culture of our school;

·         The opportunity to make a difference to children’s lives;

·         The chance for your skills to flourish and develop with practical support and encouragement;

·         High quality training and development through one of the country’s leading Multi-Academy Trusts;

·         The opportunity to work with children from diverse ethnicities and cultures;

·         A future career flightpath within REAch2 Academy Trust;

·         Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues, staff and governors

If you feel you have all the necessary attributes, are highly motivated, committed to making a positive difference to children’s lives and want to be part of creating a legacy for the future – apply now! We look forward to receiving your application