PART TIME LSA

Skills and ExperienceEssential

• A genuine interest in supporting children to achieve their full potential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• A patient, caring, and nurturing approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to use initiative whilst following guidance from teachers and senior staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with children in a school, nursery, youth work, childcare, or voluntary setting.
• Experience supporting children with SEND or additional learning needs.
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies.
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
• Relevant qualifications in childcare, education, or teaching support (although these are not essential).

Personal Qualities

The successful candidate will:

• Be warm, enthusiastic, and approachable.
• Have a genuine passion for helping children learn and develop.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and resilience.
• Be willing to learn and develop professionally.
• Be committed to contributing positively to the wider life of the school.
• Support the ethos and values of the school.

Qualifications

No formal qualifications are required for this role; however, relevant experience working with children and/or qualifications in education, childcare, or learning support would be advantageous.