Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Are you a skilled and effective Nursery practitioner? Are you passionate about child development and ensuring children learn through play and practical activities tailored to their needs and interests? We are looking for an experienced and suitably qualified Nursery practitioner to work across our Nursery and Reception classes to provide our youngest children with high quality and effective support towards their Early Learning Goals.

Ideally you will have Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent and have experience in a school based nursery or pre-school.

Information about the School

Our school is located in the heart of Corringham. Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy is a GOOD school with a Proud History - first serving the community of Corringham in 1870. Many of our current pupil's parents and families have been part of the school and we even have teachers who were also our pupils.

Our aim is for every child to be the "Best That They Can Be!" Through an inspiring, creative, ambitious and inclusive curriculum we achieve high standards for all our children. We have two classes in each year group. The children are supported in their learning and social and emotional development by a highly qualified and committed team of professionals.

We have a specialised provision for children with Speech and Language difficulties. These children receive specialised Speech Therapy, Speech and Language Teaching and are also supported in their mainstream class. We also have an inclusion Hub catering for the full of range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health and Well-Being needs of our pupils. Our school is an exciting place to learn and our pupils work hard and behave well. We are proud of our focus on a child-centred curriculum where children are encouraged to achieve their fullest potential in a safe, secure and inspiring learning environment.

We are also proud to have recently joined the Mossbourne Federation. Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne’s dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically.

We consist of seven academies:

Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (MFA) secondary and sixth form, Thurrock Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy (MHA) primary, Thurrock Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) primary, Hackney Mossbourne Port Side Academy (MPSA) secondary, Thurrock Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA) primary, Hackney Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) secondary, Hackney

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.