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About Us

Sheddingdean Primary School, Burgess Hill

1:1 Learning Support Assistant

NJC 3 £24,796 – £25,185 (pro rata Full time - £17.398.44-£17,671.39)

Fixed term for 1 academic year in the first instance

Start date: ASAP

Discover, Learn and Achieve Together!

Would you like the opportunity to make a real difference in helping children to be successful in their primary development and education? If so, Sheddingdean Community Primary School needs you.

Sheddingdean is a diverse, one-form entry primary school situated in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. We have big aspirations for every individual. Inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do; and we are committed to enabling every child to succeed. We are looking for a passionate person to join our exceptional staffing team and help us in our quest. Someone who can bring positive thinking, creativity and commitment to support one or more children with their personalised learning journeys.

Sheddingdean Primary adopts a therapeutic approach to behaviour management. As part of this, all staff members invest in building effective working relationships with our pupils; relationships which

• are open and giving
• foster trust
• establish connections
• facilitate supporting behaviour in a calm, consistent and therapeutic way
• enable effective guidance and tuition

If this is you, then please read on

Qualities we are looking for in our Learning Support Assistants

• An interest in, and love of, working with children
• Positivity, passion and initiative, in delivering and supporting stimulating learning
• opportunities for the children
• Patience, understanding, resilience and commitment
• That little bit extra in terms of making a difference for the children and contributing as acolleague
• The ability to understand the child as an individual and help them to thrive in your care
• Good communication and IT skills
• A team player
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• A commitment to professional development - specialist training can/will be provided for the right candidate
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