Job Description

Learning Support Assistant - Required from September 2025

Part time permanent contract

Scale 5 Point 9 - £26,409 (pro rata) (actual salary - £17,592.38)

28.75 hours per week, 39 weeks a year (term time plus inset days)

Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3:15pm (with an hour for lunch unpaid)

Jotmans Hall Primary School is an energetic school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve their full potential. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and capable Learning Support Assistant to join our Early Years/KeyStage 1 team. The role will involve:-

· Leading a play-based curriculum

· Supporting teaching of phonics/early reading

· Delivering small group intervention activities to support those needing extra support

· Lunchtime cover and supporting children in outdoor activities

· Supporting children's intimate care needs e.g. dressing, changing, supporting toileting

· Class cover in the absence of a teacher

This post is for 5 days a week from 8.30am until 3:15pm (28.75 hours per week) term time only - plus staff training days.

Applicants should have:

· A high standard of written and spoken English

· Excellent numeracy skills

· Computing/computer skills

· A strong work ethic with flexibility to respond positively to challenges of day-to-day school life

· A calm and motivated attitude with a clear understanding of the needs of all children - including children with additional needs

· A good sense of humour

· Excellent communication skills

· Previous experience of working within a LSA role or similar role is preferable but not essential

· A willingness to undertake training in order to develop professional skills and knowledge