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Learning Support Assistant

We are currently looking for a dynamic, experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Sherrardswood School, in Welwyn.

About Sherrardswood School

Sherrardswood is a small and friendly, co-educational school with an outstanding reputation for first-class care and education for children between the ages of 2 to 18 years. We have been educating and enriching the lives of young people for almost a century and are proud of our long history of academic excellence.

From Pre-School through to Sixth Form, we provide a seamless progression of outstanding education aimed at developing the talents, skills and personalities of each pupil. A great education made possible through a combination of a supportive, family atmosphere, small class sizes and exceptional teaching is what you can expect from us.

About The Position 

Contract Type: Part Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: 4 days a week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am till 4:00pm

Salary: Up to £16,800 (£21,000 FTE) per annum

Benefits: Wellness Programme, Company Pension, Life Assurance, On Site Parking

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Application Closing Date: 7th November 2022

Your Main Responsibilities will include:

  • Encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own learning, and take pride in their work
  • Personalise resources to meet the needs of an individual or a small group
  • Give support for increased self-esteem, self-confidence, and emotional skills development by encouraging pupils to build on existing effective relationships to share ideas and opinions with peers and adults
  • To work with the L2L Department to ensure that the requirements are kept at the forefront of all planning for individual children
  • To assist with the class teacher in the effective delivery of the curriculum, under their guidance
  • Supporting pupils with literacy and numeracy in their achievement at GCSE

About You

We are looking for someone who can be a role model to our pupils through personal presentation and professional conduct. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience with children, preferably within an educational context
  • Knowledge of various special educational needs
  • A genuine enthusiasm for working with children
  • A positive attitude
  • The ability to be flexible to the needs of the students

To find out more about this role, please read the Job Description.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the Application Form and return it to recruitment@alphaschools.co.uk along with your CV.

Sherrardswood School follows safer recruitment procedures and any candidates who are offered the job will be subject to proof of identity, an enhanced DBS check, references and declarations of medical fitness and disqualification by association. Costs covered by the company.