Early Years Learning Support Assistant

Heathwood Lower School; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Well resourced environment

CPD training

Great staff team

Leadership support

Work/life balance

Job summary

Heathwood Lower School in Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a part-time, permanent basis. You will work closely with teachers to support pupils and foster an inclusive, stimulating learning environment.

We offer a well resourced school, excellent training and CPD to develop your skills, and a supportive leadership team committed to work/ life balance. Salary: NJC Level 3-4 (£13.28-£13.48/hr pro rata).

Job description

"Our vision is for every child to develop a love of learning, to be curious about the world around them, and to feel a true sense of belonging. We nurture kindness, encourage children to be courteous and respectful, and celebrate the differences that make each individual unique. Through the development of essential life skills, we prepare our children to be confident, successful learners, ready for the next steps in their lives."

We aim to:

create a secure, happy, purposeful, stimulating and well managed learning environment.

provide opportunities for academic, social, emotional, moral and physical development for each child.

provide a broad, balanced curriculum appropriate to each child's needs.

encourage children to share and work co-operatively.

develop within each child a positive self-image and sense of achievement.

encourage high standards of behaviour, through a fair but firm approach to discipline.

work in partnership with parents in the education of their children.

About the Roles

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Contract: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: NJC Level 3-4 (£13.28-£13.48/hr £25,614-£26,016 p.a pro rata)

What We Offer

• a well resourced school environment
• excellent training and CPD to develop your skills and career
• a great staff team to work with
• governors who are passionate and committed to everyone in our school
• enthusiastic and motivated children
• support and guidance from a highly effective leadership team
• a commitment to supporting work/life balance

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Is self-motivated, creative, and empathetic.

Has high expectations of both children and themselves.

Is committed to inclusive education and raising standards

Is able to work and communicate effectively with others.