Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant (Full Time, Fixed Term until 19th Aug 2026)

To start as soon as possible.

Working hours are 8.45am – 3.30pm with ½ hour lunch, 38 weeks per year (Term time + 1 week training hours).

Salary = Grade 5, Point 7-8 depending on experience.

We are looking for a practitioner who is:

• Suitably qualified and committed, enthusiastic and highly motivated (NVQ 3; or equivalent qualification is an essential requirement).
• A flexible and adaptable team player able to use their own initiative.
• Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to nurture warm and positive relationships with children and their families.
• Confident when working with a range of professionals.
• Capable of approaching challenges with determination and resilience.
• Committed to delivering high quality and playful, inclusive early learning experiences for children of all abilities.
• Experienced at working within the Early Years Foundation Stage and supporting learners with special educational needs and disabilities (or is willing to develop skills in these areas).
• Willing and able, with training, to undertake physical aspects of this role such as moving, handling and toileting.
• Experienced in meeting the needs of complex learnings.

We will offer you:

• On-going support and CPD opportunities with a carefully planned induction.
• Experienced, committed and knowledgeable staff team.
• A well-equipped working environment.
• The opportunity to work with an amazing, engaging and inspirational group of young learners.