Learning Support Assistant

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Sayes Court Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Sayes Court Primary School

Sayes Court Primary School is a vibrant, happy, and inclusive one-form entry primary school in Surrey with a nursery school for 2 - 4 year olds. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."

At Sayes Court, we believe in developing a breadth of skills and knowledge that nourish a strong sense of self-belief so that both our staff and pupils can achieve their own greatness. We are a community where high expectations are set for all pupils. Our aim is to challenge, inspire and prepare so that pupils can accomplish their goals and be ready for secondary school and beyond.

The Sayes Court curriculum provides children with the opportunity to explore a series of precisely planned, sequenced and interconnected moments that ensure they explore what it is to learn and grow while gaining a deep understanding in all subjects. We believe that getting to know every individual pupil and their interests enables us to develop the children's strengths inside and outside of the classroom.

Details

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Contract: Term time, fixed term contract until 20th July 2027. 33 hours per week, 37 weeks per year

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am - 3:30pm, including unpaid breaks (20 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes for lunch) and requirements to attend staff briefing on a Friday at 8.15am, training until 4.45pm on Tuesdays, and to run an after school club until 4.15pm one day a week

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Support Pay Scale 3. FTE - £25,132.89, Actual salary £19,006.75 - £19,350.60

Benefits

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities Include

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and need

Essential

Requirements include

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How To Apply For This Role

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Benefits

Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay