Learning Support Assistant – Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School

Learning Support Assistant (20 hours per week) required at Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School (London W6 0SL)

This part-time position is required from 1st September 2024.

Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School is a successful IAPS Preparatory School in West London providing education of the highest quality for 420 boys and girls aged from 4 to 11 years. The School was last inspected by ISI in November 2021 and was judged to be ‘excellent’ in all categories.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic member of staff to work one to one with a pupil in Year Five for 20 hours per week (five mornings per week). We are seeking someone with good team working skills and previous experience of supporting young people with their learning.

The role will involve supporting the student in their lessons, being able to gauge when they are able to work independently and to provide additional challenge material where needed, attending some therapeutic sessions with the Occupational Therapist and implementing the strategies with the student. Experience of working with able children with dyslexia and/or ADHD would be an advantage.

Applications should be made by covering letter, accompanied by a fully completed application form which can be downloaded from this site and is also available on our school website. Please send completed applications to Mr Carl Howes, Headmaster, by email to careers@rpps.co.uk

Further information can be found on our website: https://www.rpps.co.uk/about-us/join-our-team

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 26th June 2024.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview. We reserve the right to close the application process early if we are able to appoint a strong candidate, so early application is advised.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of gender, race, religious belief, marital status or disability. Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applications will be subject to checks with past employer and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants who have lived outside of the UK in the past 5 years will be required to provide a Police Check from their country of residence. Our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies can be found on our website: http://www.rpps.co.uk/policies.html