Learning Support Assistant

Orchard Fields Community School, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0QT

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week Term Time Only
• Contract type: Fixed term - Two Year
• Actual salary: £14,404

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be:

• An inspiring and motivated practitioner who is eager to develop their skills further
• Passionate in their desire to work with children with disability
• Committed to an inclusive curriculum and have high expectations of all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
• Nurturing and have a caring personality
• A highly effective practitioner in terms of supporting a child/ren with (SEND) during lesson delivery so that they can access learning
• Be able to develop positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents and have excellent interpersonal skills
• Rigorous in ensuring any pupil in their care makes the required progress in order to reach their true potential
• Show a commitment to extra-curricular activities and parental engagement events

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

A friendly, caring environment with well-behaved, enthusiastic learners and a teaching team who are welcoming, hardworking and supportive.

There is an employee assistant programme

Staff discounts through the Oxfordshire County Council

Continuing professional development

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and safety of all pupils and expects staff to share this ethos. An Enhanced DBS check and online medical questionnaire are required for this post.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office.2055@orchard-fields.oxon.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Learning Support Assistant Person Specification February 2025.pdf - 317 KB (opens in new tab)

Learning Support Assistant Job Description February 2025.pdf - 127 KB (opens in new tab)

About Orchard Fields Community School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 430 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Orchard Fields Community School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office.2055@orchard-fields.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01295 263324
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/orchard-fields-community-school (opens in new tab)

Orchard Fields Community School is a large two-form entry school (2 – 11 Years) on the Bretch Hill estate. As a school, we strive to recognise and develop children’s personal strengths and talents. Our pupils are well-behaved, enthusiastic learners and our teaching team is welcoming, hardworking and supportive.

Arranging a visit to Orchard Fields Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.2055@orchard-fields.oxon.sch.uk.

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