EYFS Learning Support Assistant

Latton Green Primary Academy; Birtley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional 13 days' school holiday

Competitive salary

IT equipment

LGPS

CPD opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

SENDCO network

Job summary

Latton Green Primary Academy invites applications for an EYFS Learning Support Assistant. The role supports children’s learning, wellbeing and development across indoor and outdoor environments, working alongside the class teacher and EYFS team.

The successful candidate will model high-quality language, encourage communication, and assist with early reading, writing and maths. A Level 3 qualification or progress toward it is required, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification, or currently working towards achieving this.
• Experience of working with young children, ideally within an Early Years setting.
• Good understanding of how young children learn and develop.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build warm, positive and professional relationships with children.
• Ability to support children's communication, language and early literacy development.
• Ability to support children with a range of needs, including working with teachers and professionals.
• Ability to use ICT and willingness to learn new skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Positive, flexible and proactive approach to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning in whole-class, small-group and individual activities.
• Help create and maintain an engaging learning environment indoors and outdoors.
• Model high-quality language and encourage confident communication.
• Support early reading, writing and mathematics development.

Skills

Experience with young children

Communication skills

Relationship building

Literacy development

Support diverse needs

ICT literacy

Safeguarding commitment

Team player

Education

Level 3 qualification

Current study toward Level 3

Job description

EYFS Learning Support Assistant

Salary: Scale 3, Point 4-5 - FTE £25,914-£26,312
Actual Salary: £18,203.55-£18,483.13 including fringe allowance
Working hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time plus INSET days
Hours: 8.45am-3.45pm

We are looking for someone who is passionate about giving children the very best start to their education and understands the importance of high-quality interactions, positive relationships and purposeful learning through play.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and wider EYFS team to support children’s learning, development and wellbeing. This will include supporting children within whole-class, small-group and individual activities, as well as helping to create and maintain an engaging and purposeful learning environment both indoors and outdoors.

We are particularly looking for someone who can model high-quality language, encourage children to communicate confidently and support the development of early reading, writing and mathematics. The successful candidate will have high expectations for all children while recognising the importance of nurturing independence, curiosity and confidence during this important stage of their education.

Essential requirements

• Level 3 qualification, or currently working towards achieving this

• Experience of working with young children, ideally within an Early Years setting

• A good understanding of how young children learn and develop

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build warm, positive and professional relationships with children

• Ability to support children's communication, language and early literacy development

• Ability to support children with a range of needs, including working in partnership with teachers and other professionals

• Ability to use ICT and willingness to learn new skills

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• A positive, flexible and proactive approach to working as part of a team

What we can offer

• Additional 13 days' school holiday

• Competitive salary

• IT equipment relevant to the post

• An outstanding childcare facility for children under three for NET staff at discounted rates

• A supportive team of leaders and staff

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• A collaborative environment with opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust

• Extensive CPD opportunities, including external courses for career development

• SENDCO network within the Trust

• Support from a pastoral team, including a Family Liaison Officer

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

• National pay rates

• Flexible working opportunities

• Supportive special leave arrangements

NET Academies Trust offers a unique opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive team. As part of a primary cluster of nine schools, staff benefit from opportunities to collaborate, share expertise and develop their practice with colleagues across the Trust.

Latton Green Primary Academy has a dedicated team who work hard to achieve high standards for all children. This is further strengthened through our positive relationships with parents, the local community and other schools within NET Academies Trust.

We are committed to developing our staff and providing opportunities for colleagues to grow professionally and progress to the next stage of their careers.

What Ofsted says about Latton Green Primary Academy

• Staff are complimentary about the opportunities and guidance they receive, including training and development opportunities within the Trust. They feel that leaders support them with their workload.

• “Pupils’ passion for learning is often ignited by interesting and thought-provoking activities in lessons.”

• “Leaders are determined for pupils to flourish.”

• Staff are well trained and provide pupils with the assistance that they need.

• Staff have high expectations of what all pupils can achieve.

• Teachers ensure “that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can successfully access the curriculum”.

Potential applicants are both welcome and encouraged to visit the academy. Please contact the school office on 01279 421 567 to arrange a visit or for further information.

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted.

NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process, all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.