Learning Support Assistant Grasmere Primary School

Learning Support Assistant- Grasmere Primary School

The salary for this role is Scale 4 point 7-10 (£29,412.00-£30,771.00 FTE)

The role is 32.5 hours a week, term time only

Our school is a one form entry in Stoke Newington, very close to Newington Green. We are easy to get to with excellent bus and train link as well as popular cycle routes. We are surrounded by diverse businesses and enterprises, within a vibrant local community.

We can have up to 240 children in the school. This means that we are close knit community, and as one of the children said recently, ‘no one goes unseen’.

We are a one form entry school, described by OFSTED as being a ‘small school with a big heart’. We agree with this, and as well as having a big heart, we have big ambition, for our children, our staff and our community.

The school has a broad and balanced curriculum with high standards and vision for both the core subjects and the wider curriculum. To teach this we have excellent class teachers as well as specialist teachers in Music, Spanish, Cricket and Art. We have a fantastic chef on site who comes from a fine dining background and works hard with the kitchen team to bring fresh, delicious meals to children, staff, and sometimes, parents. He also works with children to develop their appreciation of food and food technology skills.

Despite being a small school, we have plenty of outdoor space for our children, including a hidden garden, popular for forest school and events as well as day to day exploration and play.

The school have a stable and friendly staff team who have excellent standards and values. We have high aspirations for every child we teach. We also have a very supportive governing body who are highly visible in the school, and provide good quality support and challenge.

Our parents and carers are highly supportive of the school, they support the children, and fundraise in exciting and fun ways that bring us all together.

The Learning Support Assistant Role

We are looking to appoint an exceptional Learning Support Assistant. Your role will be to support the class teacher, making sure you are working with a range of groups and individuals to enable them to succeed.

You will plan and mark for your groups with the support of the class teacher, and have regular meeting time with the class teacher to do this effectively. You will also have the exciting opportunity to lead interventions across the school. This might be to challenge our greater depth children or provide support for those with additional needs.

You will also support children during play and lunchtime to ensure they have happy and healthy break times, and are ready to continue learning following this.

A good Learning Support Assistant has resilience and determination, as well as excellent English, Maths and Communication skills. This is also a physically active role.

You will have access to training through Hackney Education and an online portal.

You will be well supported by class teachers and the leadership team, as well as a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistant to ensure that you are able to fulfil your role effectively. Hackney employees also receive discounted gym membership within the Borough.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, willing to learn, and a strong team player. They will also show care, a commitment to equity of opportunity, and a growth mind set. 

As an essential you will have:

·        Experience as a dynamic and effective Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant

·        Experience of supporting individual children and small groups

·        Excellent written, mathematical and communication skills

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

When completing your form please ensure that any gaps in your work history and explained.

Please also make sure that where you complete your application you cover all aspects of the person specification or you are highly likely to not be shortlisted.

If you think you are who we need, we would love to meet you. Come and have a look at the school and find out more.

Please contact us to arrange an appointment:

Email: nmoorghen@grasmere.hackney.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: Midday Monday 25th March 2024

Interviews: Wednesday 27th March 2024