Learning Support Assistant - Cumberland Infant School in Portsmouth

Cumberland Infant School and Little Cumberland Pre-School in Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant who prides themselves on the strong relationships they build and is motivated and committed to raising standards. We aim to create an inclusive, nurturing, and happy community where all children, staff, and parents are valued.

The successful candidate will:

• Be highly motivated, well organised, and have a willingness to learn.
• Have a sense of humour and a belief in our new Ethos CIS - Care, Inspire and Succeed and our Learning Values.
• Build strong relationships with the whole Cumberland community.
• Believe in the development of the whole child.
• Have several years' experience either as a general LSA or a 1 to 1 LSA.
• Provide a safe, caring, and inclusive environment where children can flourish.

We can offer:

• A school community with strong relationships and an open-door policy.
• A unique, inclusive, and happy school always striving to achieve their very best in everything they do!
• Children who are keen and excited to learn with committed and supportive parents.
• Continuous Professional Development to upskill and reach your potential.
• Staff insurance to support your well-being.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and welcomed; please ring the school office (023 9273 3161) or e-mail admin@cumberland.portsmouth.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.

Job Purpose: To enable pupils’ access to learning by supervising and assisting pupils (one to one and in small groups) across a wide range of activities and supported learning activities. To promote the development of the physical and mental well-being of pupils as directed by a teacher.

Key Accountabilities:

• To actively promote the School's Equal Opportunities Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.
• To maintain awareness of and commitment to the School's Equal Opportunity Policies in relation to both employment and service delivery.
• To fully comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 etc., the School's Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.
• To work with colleagues to achieve service plan objectives and targets.
• To participate in Employee Development schemes and Performance Management and contribute to the identification of own team development needs.

Principal Responsibilities/Duties:

• To assist with the planning of learning activities by identifying and preparing resources required to support lesson plans and learning outcomes.
• To supervise individual or small groups of pupils undertaking teacher-led activities.
• To assist pupils to develop their independence through undertaking tasks.
• To support the use of IT as a tool to enable learning.
• To ensure that pupils work and play together positively and cooperatively, with good behaviour.

Job Requirements:

• 4+ or grade C or above in English or maths.
• Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or an equivalent qualification.
• Considerable, proven experience of working with children.
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues, parents, carers, and children.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative.