Job Description
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Learning Support Assistant required to work in EYFS and/or with children with SEND
5 days per week - 8.45am to 3.15pm - 30 minutes unpaid lunch
Term time only (38 weeks per year)
Pay Band - Scale 3 or 4 depending on experience
Required ASAP
This is a fixed-term post to August 2025 (may be extended depending on pupil need)
We are seeking to appoint a calm, enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team. Depending on skillset, the post will predcominantly be in our Reception class and will likely involve with children with SEND. The successful applicant will have a 'solution-based' attitude, will emanate positivity and will uphold our Christian values.
Compassion and kindness instead of blame and shame
Hope instead of hopelessness
Connection and belonging rather than disconnection
We have a friendly and supportive staff and fantastic children.
The successful applicant should preferably have:
- Experience of working in schools
- Skills to support children with significant additional needs
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- A commitment to meeting the needs of all pupils
- An ability to work on their own initiative
Some supervision of children during break and lunch times will also be required.
Please use the 'Information to support this application' section to detail how you meet the criteria for the post (see attached job description).
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and medical checks.
For further information, please contact Lene Johnson, our Office Manager on 01376 561328.