Learning Support Assistant - Tylers Green Middle School

Our SENDCo is keen to ensure that the school is appropriately resourced to provide the care and support needed so that all pupils, whatever their background and barriers, may achieve their potential. Our shared ethos is through the Compass For Life approach that was remarked upon in our recent OFSTED report (November 2019): 'Staff work alongside pupils to set challenging and ambitious personal goals. Pupils use their 'compass' to strive to achieve their best'. 'Pupils are polite, courteous and kind to one another. They play and learn together well'. Parents agree, with one parent commenting: 'Behaviour is impeccable.' (Ofsted November 2019).

We value personal growth as well as academic achievement and are looking for people to join our energetic and dedicated team to help us, through support and specific interventions, support the development of our pupils into happy and confident individuals, who have achieved their best. This role may be suitable for a graduate looking to gain experience before considering teacher training. We have already supported a number of candidates in pursuing this route.

The Learning Support Assistant position is vital in supporting all children; some who have specific barriers to learning including SEND. You should have a good level of English and Maths. This role will entail supporting the learning in classes, providing interventions for individual children or small groups and offering emotional support as well as lunch and break time duties where needed. Experience of working with children in this age group is desirable, but not essential. Applicants must demonstrate a positive and inclusive approach towards all children, creating a supportive environment to allow the children to reach their potential. You will need to be a team player who is flexible as well as being able to use your own initiative. You will also be keen to learn and also to share your existing skills.

Experience in the below are desirable:

- Supporting emotional and social needs

- Promoting independence and confidence in children

- Supporting understanding in literacy

- Delivery of SaLT programmes

- Working with children with dyslexia and dyscalculia

- Understanding of ASD and strategies to support

- Understanding of mental health issues

Tylers Green Middle School, a two form entry junior school, is located on the edge of the Chilterns in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Our school buildings house outstanding specialist teaching facilities as well as extensive sports fields, an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor conservation area. We are fortunate enough to have a parent community which actively engages in our children's learning as well as a helpful and knowledgeable governing body readily on hand to offer advice and guidance and a well established and supportive staff team.

Tylers Green is a happy and inclusive place to work and learn. Staff and pupils are supported alike. There is a high value placed on well-being and the school prides itself on providing opportunities and training to allow staff to develop their skills and interests. The school has a strong community feel and is at the heart of the village.

Please visit our website for further information as well as to view our school via a virtual tour on www.tylersgreenmiddle.bucks.sch.uk