Learning Support Assistant
Maple Walk School
Maple Walk School
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- Salary:
- Pension Scheme; Staff Well-Being programme; Professional Development
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 17 January 2025
Job overview
We are seeking a full time LSA for a pupil at key stage 1 at a small independent school in North West London. The child is academically capable and in need of some extra support to engage with lessons and flourish at school.
- The role will involve helping the child stay on task, supporting learning as needed.
- Help the child to regulate as needed, including stepping out of the classroom for movement breaks.
- Support the start of the school day when they need someone who can make a connection and support the transition into the classroom.
- The child is very capable of completing class work, but needs extra support to engage with the teaching.
Background Information
- The child finds parts of the school day particularly challenging.
- They love to read, to learn about science and maths, to talk about computer games and imaginative play.
- There are some demand avoidance issues, so someone used to working with demand avoidance is key. Understanding the effect of demands on the nervous system is important.
- A sense of humour, patience and understanding will be important.
- Knowing when to give space, whilst being available for support when needed.
The role is Monday-Friday 8-4pm. Breaks for lunch and school playtimes in line with the school timetable.
Candidates shall:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Have a clear DBS
- Have experience working with neurodivergent children
- Have experience with demand avoidance
- Be creative in redirection
- Have a good sense of humour while supporting boundaries
- Have an interest in science!
- Be available to start as soon as possible
We are seeking a full time LSA for a pupil at key stage 1 at a small independent school in North West London. The child is academically capable and in need of some extra support to engage with lessons and flourish at school.
- The role will involve helping the child stay on task, supporting learning as needed.
- Help the child to regulate as needed, including stepping out of the classroom for movement breaks.
- Support the start of the school day when they need someone who can make a connection and support the transition into the classroom.
- The child is very capable of completing class work, but needs extra support to engage with the teaching.
About Maple Walk School
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Maple Walk, judged excellent in all areas (ISI Inspection, March 2020), is a happy, vibrant prep school for boys and girls aged 4-11 in North West London, nurturing children's wellbeing and academic best through fun, kindness and respect for one another.
We provide a safe, supportive and stimulating environment with small class sizes for outstanding learning and personal development where children flourish, developing self-confidence, self-esteem and social awareness.
Maple Walk is committed to giving every child an excellent value, first-class education in the arts and sciences, traditional academic subjects. At the heart of the school is a growth mindset attitude that creates a love of learning and resilience, ensuring children are well prepared for whatever the future holds.
Opportunities outside the classroom abound too. Through sporting activities, first class music, art and drama, we encourage every child to find their own particular strength with many gaining scholarships at top independent secondary schools.
Headteacher
Claire Murdoch, BSc Hons Psychology, PGCE, Post Grad Cert Art in Education (IOE)
ISI report
"Pupils' exemplary attitudes to their learning are supported by excellent teaching which enables them to become highly effective learners"
"Pupils treat each other with considerable kindness and respect and the quality of relationships between pupils and adults is excellent"
‘Pupils demonstrate maturity and a wealth of knowledge across the curriculum’
‘Pupils are highly skilled in literacy; they are noticeably articulate and they read with eloquence and understanding.
‘ the achievement of pupils with SEND is excellent because they are identified quickly and receive high quality support’
‘Pupils’ behaviour in lessons and in social situations is excellent and shows their complete engagement with the Maple Walk code of conduct’
‘Pupils display high levels of self-esteem, self-confidence and resilience.’
‘Pupils are socially aware and so are able to work extremely effectively with others. They collaborate freely across the age groups showing good negotiation skills.
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