DESCRIPTION
Warminster School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic team player to join the Senior School Learning Support department as a Learning Support Assistant. We are a mainstream school with a range of pupils with learning differences. Learning Support Assistants play a vital role within the school and are integral to supporting pupils on the SEN register to access learning and achieve their potential.
As a thriving, community-spirited boarding and day school, we provide an exceptional all-round education for pupils aged 2–18. In the Sixth Form, pupils can choose between A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and we are also one of the few schools to offer the IB Career-related Programme. Staff wellbeing is a key priority, and a range of activities and initiatives are available to support this.
Warminster is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to the completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of satisfactory references.
This is a term-time only position and can be offered either on a full-time basis (35 hours per week across five days) or part-time basis (18 hours per week with flexible working days).
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) job description
• Supporting pupils within mainstream lessons under the direction of the class teacher
• Assisting with the preparation of the learning environment
• Maintaining pupil records and observations
• Providing targeted support for pupils with additional learning needs within the Learning Support (LS) department in a group or on an individual basis
• Supporting pupils in developing confidence, self-esteem, and independence
• Encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own learning and to follow through directed tasks independently
• Adapting materials to support pupils in different areas of the curriculum
• Making resources and worksheets
• Supporting pupils working on computers and software packages
• Administrative duties as directed by line manager
• Taking part in school outings
Desirable Skills
• Experience supporting pupil learning within either the independent or state sector
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Adaptable, calm, and organised under pressure
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to use initiative
Terms and Benefits
• Part-time: 18 hours per week, term time only. Flexible working hours may be available. Includes a 30- minute unpaid lunch break
• Full-time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
• Pay - £13.00 per hour plus holiday pay
Complementary lunch is provided in the school dining hall.
• Membership of the School pension scheme.