Learning Support Assistant (Specialist Support for a Deaf Student)

The successful candidate will:

• Provide high-quality support for teaching, learning, and pupil wellbeing across the school
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils access learning and achieve their full potential
• Support children with a range of needs, including pupils with SEND, through inclusive and nurturing approaches
• Help create a calm, positive, and engaging learning environment where all children feel safe, valued, and supported
• Deliver engaging and purposeful OPAL play opportunities that encourage creativity, independence, cooperation, and enjoyment during lunchtimes and outdoor play sessions
• Promote positive behaviour, social interaction, and emotional wellbeing through play and structured support
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and support our values-driven ethos
• Support the school's commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil development
What We Offer
• Enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning and take pride in their school
• A supportive, committed, and caring staff team who work collaboratively
• A diverse and multicultural urban school with over 330 pupils
• A strong, dedicated, and effective Governing Body
• A values-driven environment where relationships, wellbeing, and belonging matter
• A school community committed to a "curriculum for life," ensuring every child discovers their strengths, finds their 'thing,' and truly flourishes
• A commitment to high-quality outdoor play and enriching experiences for all children through our OPAL approach
• Opportunities for professional development and training
  
  We are now seeking an enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 1 or 2 combined with an OPAL Play Worker role to join our committed team (a TA level 3 would be considered for the right candidate). This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference to children's learning, wellbeing, and play experiences both within the classroom and through high-quality outdoor play opportunities., Has a clear and proven commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Has experience of working with primary-aged children, ideally within a school setting
• Is caring, patient, flexible, and enthusiastic
• Can build positive relationships with children and adults alike
• Has high expectations for behaviour, wellbeing, and inclusion
• Can work effectively as part of a collaborative and dedicated team
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Has an understanding of the importance of play in children's development and wellbeing
• Is committed to our Christian ethos and values
Above all, we are seeking someone who is passionate about helping children thrive both academically and socially and who will contribute positively to our warm and inclusive school community.

At St Andrew's Benn CE (VA) Primary School, "we are family" is far more than a motto; it defines who we are. Children are at the heart of everything we do, and every decision we make is guided by our unwavering commitment to providing the very best for each and every pupil.