1:1 Learning Support Assistant
1: 1 Learning Support Assistant – Trauma Informed
We are seeking a dynamic, committed and enthusiastic learning support assistant to provide high-quality, consistent 1:1 support for a Year 2 child who has experienced significant early childhood trauma. We are looking for someone who is able to show resilience and initiative in a challenging but nurturing environment. Your role will focus on supporting a child’s emotional regulation, learning and social development, enabling them to access the curriculum safely and successfully. You will join our highly motivated team and work closely with other staff members to ensure high quality learning for all our children. We are a happy and excellent community school with the high aspirations for all our pupils. Dedicated teaching and support staff enable every child to excel and explore their passions through broad, balanced and rich learning opportunities.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate and knowledgeable about children with early childhood trauma
- Has a ‘can do’ attitude and able to work effectively as part of a team
- Is organised and able to take initiative and work well independently
- Understands the importance of nurturing children to support them in achieving their best
- Can use their skills to make a real difference for children in our school
- Is resilient and flexible
- Has essential experience of working with children with early childhood trauma.
- Has at least 5 GCSEs grades A-C/4 or above or equivalent including Maths and English.
In return we can offer:
- A supportive and encouraging team aiming for excellence
- Children who are well behaved, respectful, happy and eager to learn
- PPA time (when relevant)
- Staff breakfasts and lunches through the year and team building events and opportunities
- A commitment to high quality professional development and training
- A genuinely friendly and happy school community.
Coppermill is a happy and inclusive school serving a diverse community in the centre of Walthamstow, with high aspirations for all our pupils. We pride ourselves on providing a broad, creative and enquiry led curriculum within a safe, harmonious and purposeful environment. Everyone works hard to ensure that all pupils thrive as successful learners and our values are at the heart of everything we do.
Our child-centred philosophy aims to equip our pupils with skills for their future lives, by supporting their social and emotional well-being, developing their confidence and resilience, as well as building on their academic success and progress.
Our school community – pupils, staff, parents and governors – all work together to achieve the ethos, culture and long term vision for the school.
Application information
Please email completed application forms to admin@coppermill.waltham.sch.uk.
Please note that only applications submitted on the borough’s application form will be considered.
We welcome visits from potential candidates. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit to the school.
Please also visit the school website coppermillprimary.school
Closing date: Monday 26 January – 12 noon
Interviews and Tasks: Week commencing 2 February
Post to Start As soon as possible
Due to the high number of applicants it is not possible to contact every candidate individually, therefore, If you have not heard from us by Friday 30 January then please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Coppermill Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to satisfactory reference checks with previous employers along with The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
Coppermill Primary School
Edward Road
Walthamstow
E17 6PB
Tel: 020 8520 6267
Equal Opportunities
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy
How to apply
Email address or postal address for return of applications: admin@coppermill.waltham.sch.uk