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At Newhall Primary Academy we inspire children to believe in themselves and each other. We create a safe, happy and inclusive environment that encourages independence, resilience and learning. Together we are curious and creative. We are committed to working in partnership with our community and teach our children to be respectful citizens, preparing them for the challenge and opportunities of our future world. Our children are kind and enthusiastic - they love to learn.
Newhall Primary Academy is a welcoming school and we are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant & Midday Assistant to provide help and support to our amazing children. We are looking for successful individual to work 32.5 hours per week on a permanent basis to start in September 2025.
·Learning Support Assistant: 30 hours per week
·Midday Assistant:2.5 hours per week
In particular, successful applicants should have:
·At least one years experience of working with children in the primary age range
·Experience of working with children in a friendly, busy environment
·An understanding of children with SEN needs
·Level 2 qualification in play work/childcare
·A current food hygiene certificate (desirable)
·Paediatric first aid qualification (desirable)
·Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures
You should:
·Have excellent communication skills
·Have the ability to build effective relationships with students, parents and other staff
·The ability to relate in a firm and friendly way with a wide range of personalities
·The ability to use initiative
·Be willing to undertake direction and guidance
·Have a good understanding of behaviour management strategies
·Be able to work as part of a team
The ideal candidate will:
- Have high expectations and believe every child can achieve
- Make learning irresistible, effective and inclusive
- Be excited about ongoing professional development, being a lifelong learner
- Actively contribute to the wider life of the school
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work well as part of a team
We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:
- Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
- Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
- Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
- Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
- Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.
Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!
For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.
Information about the School
Newhall is a new, 2-form, state of the art academy and nursery on the Newhall development in Harlow. The school has been built to accommodate 420 primary children (Reception to Year 6) and 56 nursery children (6 months to 4 years).
Our school and nursery are situated on vast grounds, incorporating sports fields, games courts and play areas. The main building itself offers a fully equipped curriculum kitchen for pupil use, a beautiful library, outbreak areas for interventions, a music and drama room and very well-resourced nursery rooms and primary classrooms.
All our staff have an excellent work ethic and deliver high quality learning opportunities for our polite and eager-to-learn children. We have a caring, family ethos coupled with high expectations and along with the Reach2 Academy Trust, we are able to provide high quality CPD for all who work here.
We look forward to having you join our Newhall family!