Job Description

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support children with a range of needs for a day in EYFS and a day in KS1. We are seeking a patient, positive and kind applicant who listens to and communicates well with children. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of de-escalation strategies and ways of engaging children in their learning.

This post is 2 days per week - Monday and Wednesday - term time only, 10 hours in total.

This is a fixed term contract for one year from 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2023.

Great Leighs Primary School is a welcoming, friendly village school with a very supportive staff team who are committed to high quality teaching and learning.

If you would like to know more about our school, you are very welcome to come and visit. Please contact the office to arrange a convenient time.

** Please note this was originally advertised as Monday and Friday but the days have now changed to Monday and Wednesday.

Information about the School

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview for this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. However, we would also be prepared to wait for the right candidate.

Great Leighs Primary School is set in an idyllic location, has country side views and plenty of outdoor space. We will offer the successful candidate a warm, welcoming and friendly school, supportive colleagues and Governing Board, children who are securely developing a love of learning and the opportunity to continue your own professional development journey both within school and within the partnerships that Great Leighs Primary has with other schools and settings.

Great Leighs Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to successful DBS checks, medical clearance and reference