Job Description

All candidates must complete a Farleigh School Academic Staff Application Form in order to apply for the position, this can be found on the school website. Please visit the Staff Vacancies page on the school website for the full job description and application form. We are unable to accept CV's in place of a completed application form.

Farleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo appropriate Child Protection Screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Farleigh School is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to join our Learning Support team, to work within our vibrant and well-resourced Prep school, supporting an individual child in KS2. The successful candidate will make a real difference to the child's educational journey by helping them access the curriculum and thrive in a supportive learning environment.

We are seeking an individual to work full-time, term-time only, Monday to Friday from 8.15am to 5.00pm, with an earlier finish of 3.30pm on Wednesday, and Fridays (exeat weekends). There may a future requirement to work on a Saturday (non-exeat weekends). We would consider this role as a job share and there may be some flexibility with working on Saturdays. Applicants are encouraged to state their desired working hours and pattern in their application.

Particular Tasks & Responsibilities:

Assist class teacher in the educational and social development of the pupil, under the direction and guidance of the class teacher and Learning Support, where appropriate Build a trusting, supportive relationship with the pupil to promote self-esteem and resilience Encourage positive peer interactions and inclusion within the classroom and wider school community Help the pupil develop emotional regulation strategies that lead to acceptable behaviour Implement and adapt strategies from the pupil's Individual Education Plan (IEP) Work closely with the class teacher and Learning Support to create a supportive learning environment and provide feedback on pupil's performance Use positive behaviour management techniques and de-escalation strategies when needed Assist class teacher in the implementation of Schemes of Work for the pupil and help monitor their progress Use a range of appropriate strategies so that the pupil can access the curriculum Provide support for the individual pupil inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities, including P.E., swimming and outdoor activities Work with other external professionals as necessary Be familiar with the school's policies and procedures for child protection, countering bullying and health and safety and be aware of the appropriate response needed in these areas Be a good role model to the children Perform or undertake any other key responsibilities, which the Deputy Head - Academic, Head of Learning Support or class teacher may reasonably assign or be commensurate with the level of responsibility
The ideal candidate will have:

A relevant NVQ level 3 qualification or above Good subject knowledge in English and Maths Commitment to providing the best possible learning experience for the child Experience of supporting children with SEND and childhood trauma Experience of emotional regulation and de-escalation strategies Enthusiasm about the education of young people Ability to use own initiative and act as a good role model A caring, calm and sensitive approach to the needs of the pupil

Please note this position is linked to a specific child and its duration will be directly linked to the requirements of the child and direction of the parents.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 21,828.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person