Learning Development Assistant

Contract type: 1-Year Fixed Term

Hours of work: Full Time, Term Time

Salary: £12 - £13 per hour dependent on experience

Anticipated start date: September 2024

Closing date: 2nd September 2024

Interviews Expected: Shortly after closing

Location: Brackley, Northamptonshire

Job Overview  

Winchester House School is looking to recruit a full-time 1 year fixed contract Learning Support Assistant. You will primarily work with one KS1 child, providing learning development support to the individual pupil. You will work alongside the class teachers to create and implement individual learning plans to support physical, emotional and academic progress. There will be opportunities for whole class support during the day, working alongside the individual child in small groups of children and assisting the class teacher. 

Ideally you will have current or recent experience of working within the primary/prep school setting, experience of working with children with autism spectrum disorder is essential and it would be beneficial to hold a Special Educational Needs qualification or equivalent in this area of specialism.

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The Stowe Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our 3rd party provider SP-Index.

The School reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date. 

Person Specification

The selection of candidates for short-listing will be based on this specification and candidates should bear this in mind when preparing their application and completing the application form:

Attributes

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications
  • Holds or is working towards Special Educational Needs qualifications or equivalent 
  • Special Educational Needs qualification or equivalent in area of ASD. 
  • Good numeracy/literacy skills- including early phonic skills 
  • Training in relevant learning strategies 

Specialist Skills & Experience
  • Experience of working with children with autism spectrum disorder
  • Experience of working within the primary/prep school setting, particularly with pupils with social, emotional, behavioural and academic needs
  • Ability to provide high quality teaching and learning development to meet the needs of the individual
  • Understanding the principles of child development and learning 

Personal Qualities
  • Ability to relate well to children and adults 
  • Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these 
  • Able to deal sensitively with people and achieve positive outcomes 
  • Discrete and able to maintain confidentiality 
  • Patient and calm approach
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team 

To apply now, please download the application form for this job here. We look forward to receiving your application.