Educational Support Assistant - Temporary

Moorlands Primary School; Mount; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorlands Primary School in the United Kingdom is seeking a temporary full-time Learning Support Assistant to work with children aged 4 to 11 across the school, partnering with teachers and staff to provide high-quality learning support in a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment. The role focuses on classroom support, small-group interventions, and helping pupils progress.

The successful candidate will contribute to safeguarding, build positive relationships with pupils and families, and

Qualifications

• Experience with primary-aged children.
• Passion for supporting learning and development.
• Ability to build relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Patience, flexibility and enthusiasm.
• Works well in a team and uses own initiative.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the classroom and through small-group interventions.
• Work with individual pupils and groups to reinforce learning and promote progress.
• Support children's social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Assist with the preparation of learning resources and classroom environments.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold our values and high expectations.

Skills

Primary-aged experience

Relationship building

Safeguarding commitment

Team player

Job description

This is a temporary, full-time role supporting children aged 4 to 11 years across the school. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide high-quality learning support, helping all children to achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with primary-aged children.
• Is passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates patience, flexibility and enthusiasm.
• Works effectively as part of a team and can use their own initiative when required.
• Has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Support teaching and learning within the classroom and through small-group interventions.
• Work with individual pupils and groups to reinforce learning and promote progress.
• Support children's social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Assist with the preparation of learning resources and classroom environments.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold our values and high expectations.

We Can Offer

• Friendly, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.
• A school committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child.

Safeguarding

Moorlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and all pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Start Date: November 2026
Contract End Date: 31 August 2027 (this could be extended, subject to budget approval)

Mrs Amanda Denney
Headteacher