Learning Support Assistant

Broughton Primary School

Job Start Date: As soon as possible 

Contract/Hours: Temporary, Part-time, until the end of July with the possibility of extension

Salary Type: Support Staff

Salary Details: EHCC Grade B/C £12.85 - £13.60 per hour  (depending on experience) 

Hours of Work: 7:45-1pm (5.25 hours per day 26.25 hours per week)

Location of Role: Broughton

Contact e-mail address:adminoffice@broughton.hants.sch.uk 

Job/Person Summary

Nestled at the heart of our village, our school offers a rewarding role for someone looking to become a key part of a small, friendly community. Your day begins by helping welcome a small, familiar group of children into the warmth of our Breakfast Club where pupils start their morning in a calm and welcoming environment. As the day progresses, you’ll move into the classroom to support learning in our mixed year 1/2 class. You will then provide support at lunchtime either helping in the dining hall or supervising play in our beautiful grounds. This job provides the opportunity to help our children flourish in a supportive environment where every face is known and every contribution is truly valued. For the right candidate additional hours might be available to further support learning in the afternoons through small group or 1:1 interventions. 

What we offer?  

• The chance to work in a friendly well-run school 
• A great placed accessible school, situated in a pleasant location 
• Fun, caring, small number of children
• Pay is spread across the year, so you work term time but get paid all year round
• Ongoing CPD
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Onsite parking

The successful candidates will:

• Have a child-centred approach
• Have the ability to work in a KS1 classroom but enjoy interacting with children of all ages
• Have the ability to keep pupils motivated and engaged
• Have a calm but firm approach
• Be able to adapt and think on your feet
• Be flexible and willing to learn
• Be able to work as part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues
• Be able to work independently and on your own initiative
• Have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills
• Understand confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
• Provide a safe, secure, inclusive environment where all pupils are supported and challenged to achieve their full potential.
• Encouraging pupils to have creative and enquiring minds as confident, resilient and happy learners with good mental and physical health.

 Application Procedure

Please complete the online Support Application form on the school website and send to adminoffice@broughton.hants.sch.uk or contact the School for a visit 01794 301286

Safer Recruitment

The Federation of Broughton and West Tytherley Primary Schools and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.