Do you have a passion to help children to be the best that they can be?

Are you looking for a varied, term time role? If so, Pine Ridge & Lorraine Federation would love to hear from you.

Your opportunity

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our hardworking and dedicated staff team. This role is central to supporting a child on an individual basis, including those with special educational needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the Class Teacher to provide tailored support that promotes the child’s learning, wellbeing, and independence.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone to;

• be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated
• be able to develop positive relationships with young children
• be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour.
• be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team, including working closely with outside agencies
• relate exceptionally well with children and to go that extra mile to help them achieve
• be a confident and clear communicator with parents
• Hold a HLTA qualification - desirable but not essential

Please read the job description and person specification before applying.

About Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Pine Ridge & Lorraine Infants School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Lightwater Village School & Cordwalles Junior School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development, including apprenticeships.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information

The Details:

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Associate 2.2 - £24,809

Actual Salary: £19,268.02

Hours of Work: 32.5hrs a week - 8:30-15:30 Monday - Friday (39 weeks incl. INSET)

Contract: Fixed term contract

Closing Date: Sunday 1st November at 11.59pm

Interview Date: TBC

Please note, we encourage early applications, as we will be interviewing strong candidates as they apply.