Learning Support Assistant

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our strong team of two good, federated schools supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs in our Resourced Provision for pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health Needs.

We are a friendly and welcoming federation of two schools looking to appoint a proactive and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant committed to working as part of an experienced team to meet the needs of pupils in the Resourced Provision at Bedenham Primary School.

We have an excellent working relationship with the Primary Behaviour Service and are forward thinking in our approach to supporting our most vulnerable pupils. We are very proud of our inclusive schools and often host visits by other headteachers looking to develop similar resourced provisions.

We can offer:

• the opportunity to work in close collaboration with teachers and outside professionals
• wider opportunities for further professional development by working across the schools in the federation
• children who want to be in school as they recognise it as a safe place to learn, and are enthusiastic to do so
• a strong ethos that good teaching, clear values and strong relationships are the most important levers schools have to improve outcomes for all pupils
• a supportive Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team
• a school where the whole team have worked together to create our new vision and values; we are proud to have a team of dedicated and hard-working staff and Governors who have high aspirations for our pupils
• commitment to your professional development
• a unique federation of two inclusive schools, each with a Resourced Provision, in close proximity to each other, where staff collaborate and work collegiately.

Successful candidates will have high aspirations for all pupils and promote the ethos and values of the federation. You should also have good communication skills, patience, a flexible approach, as well as the ability to work within a team. You should have good literacy and numeracy skills and be able to support the delivery of the curriculum.

You will be supporting our most vulnerable pupils, who require consistency, clear boundaries, an environment in which they feel safe, and positive relationships, so must be able to demonstrate reliability, excellence and commitment to the role.

We are a passionate, hardworking and dedicated team, who are committed to supporting our children. The right candidates will be resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference.

Application Procedure

Please head to our website to find out more information about our Federation. Contact the School Business Manager, Sian Kelly at s.kelly@bedenham.hants.sch.uk to request an application pack.

If you would like to have an informal tour of the schools before submitting your application, please contact Sian Kelly at s.kelly@bedenham.hants.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Disclaimer: We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. We may interview candidates at a mutually convenient time before the closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

Bedenham and Holbrook Federation of Primary Schools and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.