Learning Support Assistant (Fixed Term until August 2026)

Introduction

The Headmaster and Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational Teaching Assistant to offer support to pupils at both KS3 and 4.

The successful candidate will understand, value and nurture Cransley School’s ethos amongst our Senior School pupils and will build upon the School’s success, whilst preserving its culture and mission statement of Seeking Excellence; Nurturing Relationships and Venturing Beyond.

We encourage applications from new and experienced professional teaching assistants, graduates who may be looking to start a professional teaching career, or those who may be choosing to step aside from other roles. We will happily support career aspirations through the first years of their employment with in-house mentoring and professional training.

Job Specification

The successful candidate will carry out the professional duties of a school teaching assistant.  

• Working closely with a wide range of class teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning.  
• Supporting children with specific learning needs
• Accompanying groups on trips.  
• Supporting assessment and evidencing learning in line with pastoral and personal needs.  
• Understanding of autism, social communication issues, daily structure and processes 
• Understanding of alternative means of accessing a broad curriculum, meeting and enhancing potential.
• Nurturing relationships with parents to ensure organisation of resources and time, provide feedback and assurance and build a sound domestic platform for academic development.
• Working with a variety of teachers to provide bespoke learning resources, differentiated and challenging lessons and personal positive feedback.  
• Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners. 

Contract: Part-time, term time, fixed term until August 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary: Dependent on experience

The School

Cransley is a leading Independent Day School for boys and girls aged from 4 to 16, set in the idyllic rural estate of Belmont Hall on Warrington Road between Northwich and Stretton, near the beautiful village of Great Budworth.

Our GCSE results are amongst the very best of maintained and independent settings. Furthermore, as an inclusive school, our value-added score is one of the highest in the country.

www.cransleyschool.com

Our offer 

• very small class sizes, where you can know each individual pupil;  
• increased holidays, compared to state school settings;   
• a small caring community where individuals (staff, parents and pupils) are at the very core and purpose of the School;  
• the opportunities to work with experienced and highly respected specialist colleagues, sharing expertise;  
• a vibrant, happy, studious workplace with a focus on the enjoyment of learning, in a beautiful rural setting;  
• an excellent school community with delightful children and supportive, engaged families;  
• active and supportive governors and parents.

Personal Specification

The ideal candidate would have the following key skills, experience and attributes:

Qualifications and Experience 

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above or NVQ EYFS/Childcare equivalent qualifications.  
• Previous classroom experience.  
• A thirst for professional development.  
• A proven ability to work on their own initiative. 
• Experience of working with children with specific learning needs.
• Qualifications and recent training in autism, social communication needs and speech and language issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen, consult and discuss  
• Excellent Computing and Literacy skills  
• Willingness to be visible and act as an ambassador for the School to current and prospective parents, feeder schools and the wider community  
• Ability to relate effectively to all sections of the School community  
• Ability to lead, inspire and motivate pupils, particularly young children  
• Ability to lead and drive innovation in science and make contribution to the department's Development Plan and associated departmental documents  
• Ability to manage change successfully  
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills  
• Highly efficient, with excellent time management skills  
• Commitment to achieving the highest possible academic and personal outcomes.

Personal 

• Natural empathy with the underlying pastoral ethos of Cransley School;  
• Commitment to the welfare of pupils  
• Excellent judgement and integrity  
• Impressive personal presence, able to act as an ambassador and advocate for the School  
• Confident and assured communicator  
• Strong, dynamic and inspirational  
• Calm and collected under pressure  
• Strategic and forward-looking  
• Adaptable, collaborative and decisive  
• Ability to delegate and trust as appropriate  
• Knowledgeable and approachable, able to relate to pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.

How to Apply

We hope you may find our wonderful School of interest, and see your successful future here. We look forward to your potential application and demonstration of the skills you may be able to bring to Cransley.

You are invited to complete your application through the TES website only by 12pm on Monday 9 December 2024.

If you wish to book a tour, or have any enquiries, please contact Mrs Sarah Hanson on shanson@cransleyschool.org.uk

CRANSLEY SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN, AND APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO UNDERGO CHILD PROTECTION SCREENING APPROPRIATE TO THE POST, INCLUDING CHECKS WITH PAST EMPLOYERS AND AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK (BARRED LIST, DECLARATION OF FITNESS TO WORK, DECLARATION OF ASSOCIATION).