Hours: 26 hours per week
Interview date: 7 October 2024
An ELAN LSA is positive, a team player, motivational, flexible, creative, and innovative with a supportive nature, as well as being confident, calm, consistent and resourceful with experience supporting pupils in a classroom environment, with Special Educational Needs or disabilities (SEND).
You will work closely with the class teacher to resource and adapt planning and support high quality teaching and learning across all subjects. You will help to create learning environments where pupils can expand their knowledge. You will work with the school community to uphold our trust and school values.
You need to be proactive, energetic, and committed to engaging pupils, developing their desire to learn. You will help to inspire them to be confident and independent. You will also need to be calm, patient, sensitive and able to comfort children when they’re upset.
This is both a 1:1 role and a small group work role. You should have experience of delivering evidence based, targeted interventions to move children forward.
Milton Park Primary School has been part of the community of Weston for over one hundred years and we pride ourselves on seeing families return time and time again. Our school is warm and welcoming, and you will be part of a supportive and dedicated team who provide an extraordinary education for the children it serves.
Join our welcoming school community, where we are dedicated to supporting pupils with a range of learning difficulties and complex needs. Our wonderful children and supportive staff create an environment where everyone can thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support Pupils: Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional needs across Key Stages 1 and 2.
• Tailored Assistance: Assist pupils with a variety of learning difficulties and complex needs, ensuring they receive the individualized support they require.
• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, SENCO, and other staff to implement and follow individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Inclusive Environment: Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere, encouraging all pupils to participate fully in school activities.
• Progress Monitoring: Help track and report on pupil progress and development.
Qualifications:
• Experience working with children with additional needs is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children with special needs.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer:
• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding role working with wonderful children.
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Do not miss this superb opportunity to join a supportive and successful team
Milton Park Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Milton Park Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.