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EYFS / KS1 Learning Support Assistant - Required as soon as possible
We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and flexible Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.
The successful applicant will support children with their learning, development and wellbeing, helping to create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment. This will include supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEN and speech, language and communication difficulties, as well as providing general classroom support under the direction of the class teacher.
The successful applicant will be required to:
Work as part of a team under the direction of the class teacher and SENCo.
Support children with their personal, social, emotional and educational development.
Assist with learning activities and encourage children's independence, confidence and engagement.
Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEN and speech, language and communication needs.
Build positive and effective relationships with children, staff and parents.
Be calm, caring, patient and understanding, with the ability to show initiative and flexibility.
Work collaboratively to ensure all children feel valued, included and supported.
Have good English and Maths skills.
Successful applicants will join our friendly, caring and highly competent team of learning support staff, who work together to provide the best possible opportunities for all our children.
We are committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following Safer Recruitment procedures, all appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
Visits are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit to the school or discuss this role in more detail, please contact Lisa Pickard, Office Manager, on 01376 321814 or by email.
Closing date: 20 November 2026
The school reserves the right to contact suitable candidates and arrange interviews before the specified closing date.