We are looking for a creative and motivated Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about enabling children to overcome barriers to learning and would relish the opportunity to join our innovative and committed Inclusion team. You will be fundamental in contributing to this vibrant local community all-through school for children and young people aged 3 to 19 in Streatham, South London.

Woodmansterne has a diverse and vibrant community; as a school we benefit from a rich variety of cultures and traditions. We are looking to extend our team and employ exceptional staff who share our values and determination to ensure that Woodmansterne pupils receive a first-class education.

We are looking for an individual who:

• has recent experience of working in a school setting; primary or secondary;
• can use their knowledge and specialist skills to assess the English levels of pupils and plan specific support for pupils learning English as an additional language;
• is an excellent practitioner with very high expectations of what can be achieved;
• has a good understanding of child development and learning processes to support and drive the development of our pupils’ love of learning and aspiration;
• has the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations – verbal and written and can use ICT effectively to support learning;
• the ability to work constructively as part of a team and commit to the school’s ethos, aims and school environment with a positive, flexible can-do attitude;
• the ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing and demanding environment, prioritising conflicting work demands.

Our strong and experienced leadership team are committed to providing an exceptional and enriching education for all our young people.

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