Teaching & Learning Support Assistant

Class Based Support Staff Term Time Only (39 weeks per year) 25 hours per week Monday-Friday, 8.40am-3.10pm.

We are seeking to appoint two Class Based Support Staff to join our Primary Phase team, with one position based at our Peninsula Campus and one position based at our Woolwich Campus. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced, enthusiastic and committed individuals to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils by providing high-quality classroom support. The role may include supporting a child with significant additional needs, so applicants should ideally have experience of working within a class-based setting.

We are looking for candidates with previous experience of working with primary-aged children. This experience may have been gained in a mainstream school, specialist provision or another relevant setting. Successful applicants will join a welcoming, supportive and multi-disciplinary team committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.

There may also be the opportunity to undertake an additional role as a Midday Meal Supervisor for one hour per day, with an additional salary.

What are we looking for:

• Hold an NVQ Level 2 qualification (essential).
• Have experience of working with children with SEND (desirable).
• Have knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (desirable).
• Can plan and deliver effective interventions tailored to meet individual pupil needs.
• Demonstrate a professional, caring and positive approach.
• Are enthusiastic, flexible and committed to supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills.

What we can offer:

• A supportive leadership team and vibrant professional community.
• A positive school culture that values collaboration and distributed leadership.
• A strong commitment to continuing professional development.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and high-achieving pupils.
• A supportive Christian ethos across our school communities.
• The opportunity to undertake an additional paid role as a Midday Meal Supervisor (1 hour per day).

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications before the advertised closing date. As this role will involve contact with children we will take up at least two references before interview asking about your suitability to work with children. Any job offer will be conditional on you having a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Criminal Records Check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK and having satisfactory overseas criminal records checks if deemed necessary.

Koinonia Federation is committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce; we are respectful of all individuals’ race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.