Learning Support Assistant

We are currently looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work in our school. The applicant appointed to this Learning Support role will, ideally, have a proven track record of successfully working with children in a school setting. They will have high expectations and show they can enable individuals to achieve their potential and make good progress.

The ideal candidate will:

· Have experience of working with school-aged children in a learning environment.

- Be a creative, enthusiastic and energetic practitioner and a real team player.

· Communicate with pupils, staff and parents effectively, both verbally and in a written form.

· Is someone who can use agreed teaching and learning strategies consistently, yet also respond to educational needs in the 'here and now' to enhance learning opportunities

Somers Heath Primary School is part of Catalyst Academies Trust, an innovative, charitable organisation, whose mission is to widen access to excellent educational provision by supporting and empowering teachers and leaders in other schools to develop remarkable teaching and achievement outcomes.

We are proud of our children and our facilities and confident that you will want to work here.

This is an exciting time to join our school. We have amazing children, a great team, excellent facilities and spacious classrooms.

Our collaboration with the other schools within Catalyst Academies Trust supports teachers and we hope you would like to be part of our aim to provide outstanding education for all children.

Somers Heath is situated close to the M25 and A13 road links, near The Dartford Crossing and Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Catalyst Academies Trust are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people.

We expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be made a conditional offer subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical check, and references. Applicants will also be required to complete a 'Disqualification by Association' declaration.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.