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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    21 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    13 March 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: Monday - Friday 8:35am-3:20pm (including unpaid breaks)

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

24027

Actual salary

16977

Pay scale

Grade B

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job/Person Summary:

Do you love working with children? Are you calm, kind and adaptable? If the answer is yes, then why not apply for an LSA1 role in our fantastic school?

We are looking for a highly motivated, friendly, caring and professional Learning Support Assistant to join our hardworking, committed team.

As well as working within the classroom, the successful candidate will also provide targeted support for our children who have additional needs.

The successful candidate will:

  • ideally have experience of working with children with SEND in a learning environment.
  • have 5 GCSEs to grade C including English and Maths or equivalent as a minimum.
  • have high expectations for children's progress and attainment.
  • understand the need to promote independence.
  • be able to work as part of a team with a positive, 'can do' attitude.
  • have excellent communication skills, relating well to children, colleagues and parents.
  • contribute to creating a high quality, engaging learning environment, under direction and with the support of the class teachers.
  • have a calm, positive and kind approach.
  • be able to work independently and with initiative.
  • be resilient, adaptable, organised and resourceful.
  • have an understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.


What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • the opportunity to be part of a genuinely caring, friendly team of staff.
  • training opportunities.
  • fantastic children.

Interviews for the post will take place on 24th April 2025 If you have not heard from us by then, you must assume that your application has been unsuccessful.


Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Elson Junior School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
313 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Elson Junior School website
Email address
adminoffice@elson-jun.hants.sch.uk
Phone number
02392583754
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/elson-junior-school

Elson Junior School is a vibrant three form entry, local authority-maintained school situated in a residential area, with plenty of outdoor green space. 


We serve the local community by providing an inclusive, high-quality education for all pupils.  


We would like someone who: 


  • Is deeply committed to ensuring the best outcomes for all children 

  • Can plan and teach well-structured lessons and adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of the pupils  

  • Sets high expectations which inspire, motivate, challenge and support pupils 

  • Demonstrates good subject and curriculum knowledge 

  • Can make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school  

  • Can collaborate with colleagues and other relevant professionals  

  • Will work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies  


About Our School Our vision is driven by the core values of integrity, aspiration, compassion, creativity and adaptability which underpin everything we do. We aim to nurture happy, successful and confident children who feel valued and are prepared to contribute positively to both our school and the wider community. .  
We can offer: An opportunity to be part of the school’s journey towards excellence  Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn  Access to up-to-date evidence based CPD The chance to make a difference  

Arranging a visit to Elson Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adminoffice@elson-jun.hants.sch.uk.

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