One-to-One Learning Support Assistant

You might just have found the perfect school…

We are seeking to appoint a One-to-One Learning Support Assistant to support an individual child with specific SEND support needs (mainly around speech and language) who is joining our Reception cohort in September.

Norfolk House School is a leading, co-educational, preparatory school and nursery in Muswell Hill, North London, for children aged 2-11. The school takes great pride in our happy and warm environment, where each and every pupil is valued and nurtured. With small class sizes and a well-resourced school, you will be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team who are committed and passionate about educating children.

Our pupils are our most powerful advertisement - they are polite, well-mannered, and are excited and engaged learners. We have imaginative, creative, and enthusiastic children and, as a Learning Support Assistant, you will be integral in helping to make our school an inspiring setting to learn in.

You may be an experienced T.A. or someone who is new to education. We are looking for the ability to connect with children, excellent interpersonal skills and the potential to make a powerful positive impact on one particular pupil's first year of formal schooling.

At Norfolk House School we offer:

• A nurturing and all-round academic school, unique in its context
• Motivated, well-rounded and excited children, who are eager to learn
• Excellent professional development opportunities within the school, through Bellevue Education and the Independent Schools Association
• A team of motivated, committed and talented staff

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant who will:

• Be committed to supporting a specific Reception pupil, as well as assisting the Reception team and being part of their efforts to provide an excellent education to pupils;
• Maintaining positive communication and developing a purposeful, positive working relationship with the parents of the pupils they will be supporting
• Enjoy working in a busy and fast-paced environment;
• Work effectively as part of a team;
• Have previous experience working in a school (although this is not essential);
• Be flexible, well organised and able to adapt to changing needs;
• Have good verbal and written English
• Hold a commitment to safeguarding and equalities

We offer staff the opportunity to join the school’s pension scheme and provide employees with access to the Perkbox discount scheme, which provides exclusive offers at major UK retailers. We also provide free breakfast and lunch for all staff.

To apply, please download the application form or contact Deidre Hutchinson at dhutchinson@norfolkhouseschool.org.

Norfolk House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References and full DBS disclosure will be undertaken before an appointment.

Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd July

Interviews: Friday 28th July

Start date: 1st September 2024