1:1 EYFS Learning Support Assistant — Training & Growth

Charnwood Primary Academy (part of Staffordshire University Academies Trust); Lichfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Charnwood Primary Academy in Lichfield is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with additional learning needs in EYFS. You will help the pupil feel safe, included and ready to learn throughout the school day, supporting communication, emotional regulation and social interaction.

Reporting to the class teacher, you will deliver targeted interventions, assist with routines, and help foster a welcoming, inclusive environment while

Qualifications

• Experience of working with or caring for children with additional needs.
• A relevant teaching and learning qualification, including Level 3, is desirable.
• A willingness to undertake relevant training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support tailored to the pupil’s individual needs, while encouraging independence.
• Supporting learning through play, classroom activities and daily routines.
• Delivering individual and small group interventions planned or directed by the class teacher.
• Supporting communication, social interaction, emotional wellbeing and positive relationships with other children.
• Observing the pupil’s engagement and progress, recording relevant information and sharing this with the class teacher.
• Following agreed strategies and supporting interventions recommended by outside agencies.
• Providing personal care sensitively, maintaining the pupil’s dignity and following school procedures.
• Supervising and supporting pupils during lunch and outdoor play.
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers, sharing information as agreed with the class teacher.
• Helping prepare learning resources and maintaining a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Communication

Emotional regulation

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

Level 3 teaching qualification

Job description

Charnwood Primary Academy in Lichfield is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with additional learning needs in EYFS. You will help the pupil feel safe, included and ready to learn throughout the school day, supporting communication, emotional regulation and social interaction.

Reporting to the class teacher, you will deliver targeted interventions, assist with routines, and help foster a welcoming, inclusive environment while