Learning Support Assistant
How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.
The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT
BF K3 - £12.81 (inc. LW) per hour (pay award pending)
School day: 8.45am -3.30pm 32.5 hours with a 15 minute break and 30 minutes for lunch
These posts are all offered on a fixed term basis to 31.8.26 to replace staff and to meet the needs of new arrivals. The main purpose of the position is to work with our pupils aged 4 to 11. The roles will involve working directly with individual children, small groups of young people in order to support their learning and to supervise their play.
Whitegrove Primary School is a large, over-subscribed school in north east Bracknell, where excellence and enjoyment are at the heart of the school’s ethos. We have strong links with the local community and have excellent support from our parents. Our children are well-behaved and eager to learn. We were rated as a ‘good’ school in our most recent Ofsted (March 2022).
We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication skills to join our team. Applicants should ideally have some prior experience of working in a school and have and GCSEs in English and maths as a minimum qualification as LSAs in our school are a vital part of teaching and learning. We are also keen to encourage applications from people who may be interested in training as a teacher in the future and would like to gain some invaluable experience as a LSA.However above all we are looking for applicants who are interested in creating a stimulating learning environment for our children and are motivated to encourage a love of learning. All roles will include working with children who have SEN or other additional needs. An interest in any of the following: early years, phonics, autism, speech and language.
Visits to the school prior to application are welcomed. Please contact the headteacher head@whitegroveprimary.co.uk to make an appointment
The school will interview candidates upon receipt of application forms.
Salary range
- £12 per hour