Learning Support Assistant

Due to the recent growth at Minehead First School, we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant experienced in working with young children to join our team. The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher, assisting the children with their social and academic development.  

Responsibilities will include:  

• Work alongside teachers and other staff to support pupils learning 
• Apply strategies to promote pupils’ self-esteem, self-confidence and independence 
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to their progress and achievements 
• Provide feedback to teachers regarding progress and outcomes from activities undertaken  
• Prepare the learning environment and resources under the direction of teachers 

· To take safeguarding seriously and be observant and follow the schools safeguarding policy

Contract details: 24 hours over 4 days per week, term time plus 2 inset days. This role may include some lunchtime duties.

Rate of pay: £11.59 to £11.98 per hour

Once completed, please send your application via TES

Please note: Beacon Education reserves the right to interview on a rolling basis and may make an appointment before the application deadline. We would therefor encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for an applicant who is offered a position.

This position will be offered to the successful candidate subject to references and obtaining the necessary clearances. 

Beacon Education adheres to Safer Recruitment procedures and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhance DBS check. 

Beacon Education reserves the right to carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates. This will only include a search for information which is publicly available online. 

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974