Learning Support Assistant
- Salary Details - Grade B/3: pro rata of £24,796 / £12.85 per hour
- Job Term - Fixed
- Appointment Type - Part Time, Term Time
- Hours - 19.5 hours per week (term time only)
- Closing Date - 03/11/2025
- DBS Check Required - Yes
We have a part time, fixed term vacancy for an enthusiastic, caring and talented Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated staff team for the remainder of this academic year.
The role will involve supporting children in our Reception classes. You must have a passion for helping children’s learning, good literacy, numeracy and communication skills. Calmness, firmness, a good sense of humour and the ability to build good relationships are essential qualities.
Key duties in the role include:
Working under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. This may include providing learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs (SEND) to help work towards the outcomes on their education and health care plan (EHCP). This will involve working with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and supporting the pupil with routines, transitions, and behaviour management.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and committed team in our vibrant and dynamic school.
You will have achieved GCSE grade C or above (or a Level 2 equivalent) in English and Maths and have previous experience of working with children, ideally in a school setting.
The hours are working pattern are: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8.30am to 3.30pm, term time only.
In return we can offer you:
- A supportive working environment.
- A beautiful, spacious school site.
- A friendly and welcoming staff team & a supportive senior leadership team.
- A collaborative and outstanding professional development experience.
- A commitment to your work / life balance and wellbeing.
You will be joining an ambitious, committed, hardworking and friendly team who are relentless in their drive to make a genuine difference to and lasting impact on our young people, staff, families, and the wider community.
Our school website is a strong reflection of our ethos and values - please take a look: https://www.whiterockprimaryschool.co.uk
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.
As per KCSIE, we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email cingleby@whiterockprimaryschool.co.uk.
To apply please complete the Application Form attached to this advertisement and return to school by email to cingleby@whiterockprimaryschool.co.uk by midday on the 3rd November 2025.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.