We are currently recruiting for a Learning Assistant to work in Key Stage 1.  The text of our advertisement on the eTeach platform is reproduced below.  You can access the job description, person specification and application form by clicking the links at the bottom of the page.

The King’s School is looking for a Teaching Assistant
to support the learning of pupils, particularly those with additional needs

We are looking to recruit a dedicated and nurturing individual, preferably with experience of working with children with additional needs, who is committed to ensuring all pupils have equality of opportunity to access the curriculum regardless of their barriers, and to be involved in the fullness of school life. The role will involve both one-to-one work with specific pupils and small group work, leading interventions needed to support their development and academic progress plus other duties such as supervising children in the
dining hall and outside in the playground.

We are currently looking to fill a vacancy in Key Stage 1,
working 5 days a week, 39 weeks per year (including INSET).
Applications for part-time working would also be considered. 

Start Date:          As soon as possible

Closing date:      12 noon, Wednesday 16^th October

Interview date: Monday 21^st October.

Pay scale: Scale 4 of the LBRUT Support Staff Scale
(Actual salary for 32.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, £21,766 to £22,769)

The King’s C of E Primary School is a high achieving, highly sought after voluntary aided primary school with motivated pupils, talented, hardworking staff and supportive parents and Governors.   

“Pupils thrive in this welcoming and supportive school. They are proud of its inclusive ethos. The school’s values of ‘love, compassion and respect’ are lived out daily by pupils and staff.” (OFSTED 2024)

“The vision’s commitment to encourage ‘every child to reach their full potential’ is the driving force at The King’s. It underpins strategic decisions and has a powerful impact on daily life. Following Jesus’ example, it is lived out through the Christian values of love, compassion and respect.”  (SIAMS 2024)

The successful candidate will:

• Enjoy working with children with additional needs, including 1-1 support
• Positively promote inclusion and have high expectations for all children
• Demonstrate a commitment towards raising standards within a school community
• Have an understanding of numeracy skills and literacy in the primary curriculum
• Be able to deliver a range of intervention programs
• Be committed to professional development & developing their skills in the classroom
• Be creative and enjoy making their interventions fun in order to inspire, motivate, engage and enthuse our pupils to love learning and aspire for great things
• Be a team player with good communication skills
• Have a range of effective positive behaviour management skills
• Be willing to contribute to the broader life of the school community 
• Have a commitment to the school’s Christian values of Love, Compassion and Respect.

The successful candidate may:

• Have experience of working with children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
• Have additional relevant/specialist skills that will be beneficial to working with children.

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, considerate pupils who are keen to learn
• A friendly, welcoming school with hard working and dedicated staff
• Opportunities for professional development
• A well-resourced learning environment

Visits are warmly welcomed; please contact the school office to book a tour.  Please also visit our website www.kings.richmond.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced disclosure from the DBS is essential. Two references from recent employers and a full document check are also required. Any offer of a job will be subject to all these aspects being fulfilled completely.

The King’s School is committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We particularly welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are under-represented in our workforce at present. We are respectful of all individuals’ race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.