Early Years/Key stage 1 Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Braintree; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading primary school in the Essex countryside seeks an Early Years/Key stage 1 Learning Support Assistant. This part-time permanent role involves supporting young learners and requires strong behavioural expectations and teamwork. A nurturing environment awaits you, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Rural location

Caring learning environment

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English required.
• Experience working in a school preferred.
• Ability to adapt to children's learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support reception and key stage 1 children in their learning.
• Work alongside class teachers to adapt learning approaches.
• Ensure a caring and positive learning environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Behaviour Management

Education

GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths

Level 2 or 3 teaching assistant qualification or NNEB

Job description

Early Years/Key stage 1 Learning Support Assistant

Job Ref No. ECC3015-56 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3, points 5-6

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 09/07/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: 16th July 2025

Early Years/Key stage 1 Learning Support Assistant

Start Date:1stSeptember 2025

Salary: Scale 3, point 5-6 (actual salary £18,667.87 to £18,963.81)

Hours: 32.5 per week, Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3:45pm. Term time including 5 non-pupil days (39 weeks per year)

Type: Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, dedicated, passionate Learning Support Assistant to work within our delightful and supportive reception and key stage 1 team with a focus on our reception children. We are a very strong team in a nurturing school with close links to other local schools.

You will need:

• GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths
• Very high expectations for behaviour and learning
• The ability to work as part of a team
• To be flexible, solutions focused and good humoured at all times
• To work effectively alongside the class teacher but with the initiative to adapt to learning needs as presented.

It is desirable, but not essential, for you to have:

• Level 2 or 3 teaching assistant qualification or NNEB
• At least 2 years working in a school
• Recent previous experience of working in an early years setting or classroom

We can offer you:

• A small, close-knit and supportive team
• CPD opportunities
• A beautiful, rural location
• Children who are polite and have a love of learning
• A caring and happy learning environment

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on 01787 237354 to arrange a visit.

Information about the School

Please do not send in any CV's. All applications must be made via the online application form.

St. Margaret's is a small village school set in the Essex countryside where the children are at the heart of all we do. We know them well and offer a caring, fulfilling environment with an emphasis on meeting individual needs within a supportive and challenging learning environment where the children feel valued.

We have a strong, Christian ethos and a vision inspired by all our stakeholders which reads:At St. Margaret's Church of England Primary School we seek to develop wisdom, encourage aspiration and promote dignity and acceptance enabling our respectful children to love a life giving back to the community.'Live life in all its fullness.' John 10:10

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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