Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our growing team at Woodford Primary School. In this rewarding role, you'll play a vital part in supporting pupils with a variety of learning needs. You'll work alongside teachers to provide one-on-one or small group support, and empower pupils to reach their full potential. Here at the Laurus Trust we are able to provide a cutting-edge SEND provision that has a positive impact on our young people, and we are currently looking to recruit caring and dedicated individuals to join our SEND team. You will play a vital role in enhancing pupils progress whilst promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. A comprehensive offer of professional learning is in place and we ensure that all schools have designated work spaces for staff. A broad range of training in SEND is in place across all our schools focus on whole school SEND issues as well as specific training for SEND teams. This position is contracted on a Fixed term30 hours per week + 5 days, Term Time Only basis (Monday - Friday 11:30 - 17:30), until 24/10/2025. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so. In total you will be in work for a minimum of 38 out of 52 weeks. Job Purpose

• To provide high standards of care and play opportunities for children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old in a safe, secure and stimulating kids club environment.
• To provide supervision of pupils during the lunchtime period both in the dining area and during playground activities.
  
  Sound Educational background including GCSE's in Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 or above in childcare/play work or relevant qualification
• Good knowledge and understanding of play and how to create opportunities for a wide range of ages and interests
  
  Woodford Primary School opened in September 2022, initially providing 30 Reception places and 20 Pre-School places with a further Pre-School and Reception class added each academic year, until we become a thriving one form entry primary school - from Pre-School to Year Six - in September 2028. We currently have Pre-School to Year 2 pupils on roll.
Located at the heart of the Woodford Garden Village, our intention is for Woodford Primary to serve its local community. We are an inclusive, non-selective, non-denominational school where all pupils can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. Pupils are encouraged to 'Dream Big' so they can 'Fly High'. They are taught about the school's heritage of flight and aviation in an environment where they feel safe and secure, valued and cared for. School is an enjoyable and exciting place where all Woodford Primary pupils flourish and succeed because they are taught to believe that the sky is the limit! We go above and beyond to ensure that all pupils benefit from a curriculum that goes well beyond statutory requirements and equips them to make a positive contribution to their local and global community, now and in the future. As a Trust, we understand the vital importance of an outstanding Early Years' experience in making sure that every pupil gets off to a flying start. We treat every child as an individual and we provide just the right amount of challenge and support for them to fulfil their potential. Happy children make the best learners so the personal development of pupils is central to everything we do. At Woodford Primary, as in each Laurus Trust school, our ethos derives from a firm belief that all pupils are entitled to an outstanding state education, incorporating learning and enrichment opportunities that rival those offered in the best private schools. We are unwavering in our belief that all pupils should have high aspirations for their future and never be disadvantaged by their circumstances.