Learning Support Assistant (Special Needs)

 20 hours per week, 8.45am to 12.45pm Monday to Friday (Term time only)

We need an enthusiastic person to work with a pupil, with complex physical and communication difficulties.

The role will involve working on a 1:1 basis supporting the child with their individual OT, Physio, and Speech programmes. It will also involve personal care, feeding and toileting, which will require some lifting.

We are looking for:

• The confidence to make responsible decisions
• The ability to work closely with a dedicated and hardworking team
• Experience of Somerset Total Communication (STC)
• The ability to develop good working relationships with parents and professionals
• Experience would be preferred, but training will be given
• TAs are expected to supervise part of lunchtime.

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic and friendly children
• A dedicated and hardworking team
• A caring and supportive school community
• A fabulous setting
• A commitment to professional development

This post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure

For further information or a visit, please contact Mrs Mary Clothier (Headteacher) or Mrs Claire Goodman (SENCo)

Closing Date: 28 November 2014

Bishops Lydeard Primary School
Mount Street
Bishops Lydeard
TA4 3AN
Tel: 01823 432582

Email: office@bishopslydeard.somerset.sch.uk