Competitive Rate

Part Time, Fixed Term

03/01/2025

29 November 2024

Hazelwood School is a flourishing, non-selective, independent co-educational Prep School for children between 4 and 13 years of age with a linked Nursery and Early Years site catering for children from 9 months to 4 years.
This role is a fixed term contract until the end of the academic year supporting an individual student with their additional needs.
This role is term time only , 12 hours per week, Monday to Thursday. Working hours will be 9am - 12pm.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will be joining our close knit Learning Support team who provide a wide range of interventions and support for our pupils who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate the following:

• An understanding of the additional needs of students
• Warmth and resilience
• Efficiency, creativity and empathy
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a wider team

The closing date for applications is Friday 29th November 2024.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Hazelwood School is an independent preparatory school for boys and girls aged 2½ - 13 years old. The School was founded in 1890 on its stunning 26 acre woodland site overlooking the Surrey Downs.

Each child is encouraged to discover their own potential through supportive teaching, creative activities and superb facilities. Every stage of development is unique and our teaching is designed to bring out the best in our pupils.

We successfully prepare pupils for secondary education to suit the parents choice. Typical schools for Old Hazelwoodians include Benenden, Caterham, Eastbourne, Epsom, Eton, Hurstpierpoint, Kent Grammar Schools, King's School Canterbury, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Woldingham.