1:1 Learning Support Assistant

About the School - NBH Nursery and Pre-Prep

North Bridge House Nursery and Pre-Prep are happy, caring and energetic schools. Each child is encouraged to reach their full potential and develop a passion for learning. Our dedicated, well-qualified team is committed to providing the best educational experience for every child. Our teachers assist in promoting the education, welfare, and personal care of pupils, having regard to the aims and objectives of North Bridge House Nursery and Pre-Prep policies.

North Bridge Pre-Prep School is seeking to recruit an experienced 1:1 Learning Support Assistant of the highest calibre to join our team. This is a Full-Time, Fixed Term role starting ASAP. The salary for this role is dependent on experience.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About the role

We are seeking for an experienced 1:1 Learning Support Assistant of the highest calibre to join our team, supporting a pupil with SEND. The position is full-time (9am to 5pm) and fixed term (subject to funding from local authority and parents). This unique role will suit someone who has a very good understanding and experience of supporting pupils with additional needs in the areas of Communication and Interaction, Social and Emotional development and Physical and Sensory development.

Experience of working as part of a Class team, working with outside agencies such as Speech and Language Therapists and be able to plan additional interventions (with the support of the SENCo) to support the pupils learning and development is essential. Led by fully qualified and highly skilled teachers, our Pre-Prep campus has an innovative and engaging atmosphere.

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Who we are looking for

To be considered for this role, you will have experience of working within a school environment and with children with additional needs, including those with communication, social, emotional and physical and sensory needs. It is essential you will have experience working with children with ASD. We would expect you to have experience and knowledge of safeguarding within schools and have a passion for working with children with additional needs. This unique role will suit someone who has a very good understanding of the Early Years, has experience in supporting pupils with unique needs, is proactive, solution focused, someone who is forward thinking, passionate and is full of positive energy.

We can offer:

• Small class sizes 
• Shared planning within the year group
• Happy, confident, engaged pupils
• Supportive colleagues
• Delicious, complimentary meals (plus free tea and coffee)
• Incredible outdoor learning spaces

How to apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 20th October 2024.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.