Learning Support Assistant - Level 2

Castlefort JMI School

Required to start as soon as possible for 22.5 hours per week – Term Time Only
Monday to Friday: 9.00-1.30pm

Purpose of the job:
- To work under the instruction and guidance of teaching/senior staff to enable access to learning for a Year 4 pupil with special educational needs (hearing impairment; delayed verbal and written communication skills; low self-esteem)
- To planning learning activities with the class teacher and SENCO
- To assist with the development of learning support materials
- To help with the assessment of the pupil’s progress
- To support with ‘structured play’ at lunchtime (12.30-1.15pm daily)

Essentially, you will:
- Have at least NVQ Level 2 in teaching assistance or equivalent
- Have good, personal literacy/numeracy skills
- Have an understanding of the process of planning for and assessing the progress of pupils with special educational needs
- Have experience of supporting and working with pupils who have special educational needs

Ideally, you will:
- Have experience of or understanding of how to support a child with hearing impairment
- Have experience of working in a primary school
- Have empathy with young children
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Have a good sense of humour!

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. For more information and an application form, please contact Castlefort JMI School, Castlefort Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9JP. Telephone: 01543 452158 Email:
Headteacher: Mrs Jo Wilson

Closing date: Friday 2nd March 2012 12 noon
Interviews: Wednesday 7th March 2012

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure check along with relevant employment checks.