Early Years Learning Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Professional development

Job summary

Tannery Drift First School in England is seeking an Early Years Learning Support Assistant to cover maternity leave for the upcoming academic year. The role focuses on supporting learning and development in the Early Years setting and in small groups with additional needs, including personal care.

This is term-time plus INSET days; visa sponsorship is not available and an enhanced DBS is required. You will join a dedicated team and have access to training and professional development

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Experienced Early Years practitioner.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience of working in a school or childcare setting (nice to have).
• Early Years qualification (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development within the Early Years provision.
• Work with colleagues so every child gets the support needed to succeed.
• Support small groups of children with additional needs.
• Provide personal care, including nappy changing and toileting support.

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics

Job description

This Early Years Learning Support Assistant post at Tannery Drift First School covers maternity or parental leave on a fixed-term basis for the academic year, starting from December or January. The work centres on supporting learning and development in the Early Years setting, alongside small groups with additional needs and daily personal care such as nappy changing and toileting. The post is term time only plus INSET days, with a strong inclusion element. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Support learning and development within the Early Years provision
• Work with colleagues so every child gets the support needed to succeed
• Support small groups of children with additional needs
• Provide personal care, including nappy changing and toileting support

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics

Experience

• Experienced Early Years practitioner

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure
• Eligible to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Experience of working in a school or childcare setting
• Early Years qualification

What’s offered

• Work within a dedicated and supportive team
• Access to high-quality training and professional development