Learning Support Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-26
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
TEACHING ASSISTANT / LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT REQUIRED ona FIXED TERM CONTRACT from ASAP to July 2027
31.25 HOURS PER WEEK INTERM TIME ONLY (39 weeks per year) 8.35am - 3:20pm
Salary Range ME4 point5 (£29,436 Full Time Equivalent)
Come and join us at Gorringe Park!
Weare looking for someone who can:
- Support children with their learning, both in the classroom and in small groups
- Workwith children with additional needs, who find it challenging to access the curriculum
The successful candidate will be working to support children, across a year group,in their classrooms, and also delivering interventions to small groups of children. They will also be working closely with individual children to support their educational needs and achieve the outcomes set out in their Education,Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Youmust be patient and caring, and be a good team player. Previous experience of working with children with additional educational needs is desirable, but training and support will be available - applicants will need to use their initiative and adapt quickly and intuitively to the needs of the children as well as a have a willingness to learn and receive direction from others.
Thispost may be of particular interest to graduates considering a career in teaching and looking to gain experience.
Desirable
Qualifications:
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Particular interest and enthusiasm for working with children and supporting learning
Experience of caring for or working with primary aged children
Excellent literacy and numeracy skills in English & Maths
Gorringe Park is a friendly, welcoming, multicultural school, with delightful children and a commitment to meeting the needs of all. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
INTERVIEWS:
Week commencing Monday 5th October 2026 - However, we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at anypoint without notice. With this in mind you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
PROVISIONAL STARTDATE:
End of October / beginning of November
2026 (depended upon recruitment checks)
CONTRACT:
Fixed term to 22nd July 2026, withthe possibility of extension
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