Compassionate Learning Support Assistant

Abbey Lane Primary School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbey Lane Primary School in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated classroom support assistant to help pupils with personal care and learning activities. You will prepare classrooms for lessons, support social and welfare programmes, and display pupil work with care and professionalism.

We value empathy, good communication, and teamwork, with a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development to support every child’s learning and well-being in a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Attend to pupils’ personal needs and welfare matters
• Interest in supporting children’s learning, development and well-being
• Experience of working with young people and children, including those with Special Educational Needs
• Prepare classroom for lessons and display pupils' work
• Be caring and compassionate, treating children and colleagues with respect
• Excellent organiser and communicator with a proactive, friendly attitude
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
• Value diversity, equity and inclusion and high expectations for every child
• Be innovative and creative
• Be an effective team player and contribute to the whole school community

Responsibilities

• Attend to pupils’ personal needs and implement related programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene and welfare matters
• Prepare classroom for lessons and assist with the display of pupils’ work
• Be an excellent organiser and communicator with a proactive and friendly attitude
• Be an effective team player and contribute to the whole school community

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Job description

Abbey Lane Primary School in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated classroom support assistant to help pupils with personal care and learning activities. You will prepare classrooms for lessons, support social and welfare programmes, and display pupil work with care and professionalism.

We value empathy, good communication, and teamwork, with a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development to support every child’s learning and well-being in a diverse school community.