Foundation Stage Learning Support Assistant - Chapel Hill Primary School

Shorefields; Basildon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Une école innovante à Basildon recherche un Assistant de Soutien à l'Apprentissage dédié pour soutenir les élèves de la Fondation. Le poste implique d'aider les enfants lors des leçons et des activités, tout en favorisant leur indépendance et refusant de chercher des solutions créatives aux défis pédagogiques.

Benefits

CPD pertinent au rôle

Un environnement inclusif et soutenant

Equilibre travail-vie personnelle

Jours de développement professionnel

Qualifications

• Qualifications GCSE ou équivalent en anglais et mathématiques essentielles.
• Expérience préalable avec des enfants hautement souhaitée.
• Confiance et capacité à gérer les enfants de manière positive.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir les élèves pendant les leçons, les heures de pause et les activités.
• Participer à la préparation des ressources pédagogiques.
• Favoriser l'indépendance des élèves et leur engagement.

Skills

Communication

Travail d'équipe

Gestion du temps

Flexibilité

Initiative

Créativité

Education

GCSE ou équivalent en anglais et mathématiques

Job description

Foundation Stage Learning Support Assistant - Chapel Hill Primary School

Job Ref No. ECC2578-102S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 2 Point 4 to Scale 4 Point 7

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

Application Close: 30/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: w/c 7th July 2025

Hours - 8:30am - 3pm (with a 20 minute unpaid lunch break) - 30 hours 50 minutes per week (term-time only)

Salary - £17,455 to £18,276 per annum (dependant upon experience)

• Are you an experienced Foundation Stage / Key Stage One LSA looking for a new role?
• Do you want to work in a thriving school which has learning at its centre?
• Can you motivate and inspire all children to achieve their very best?
• Can you work effectively as part of a team and add value to our school and community?

If so, then this is an exciting opportunity not to be missed.

Chapel Hill Priimary School & Nursery is based on the Westley Green development in Basildon (postcode SS16 5NQ) and opened its doors in September 2024. Due to an increase in pupil numbers, we are looking to appoint an experienced, caring, empathetic and passionate Learning Support Assistant to join our fabulous Foundation Stage team. Duties will include supporting pupils in lessons, during swimming and PE, during break and lunchtimes and preparing teaching resources and displays.

The successful candidate will be:

• Enthusiastic and motivated to work with children with a variety of different personalities and skill levels.
• Energetic, with bags of enthusiasm; someone flexible who has a nurturing attitude and is solution-focussed.
• Able to consistently demonstrate the confidence and ability to manage children in a positive and friendly manner.
• Able to demonstrate sound maths and literacy skills (GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths is essential).
• Experienced with regards to working with children in a learning environment, and supporting pupils with SEND.
• Able to use initiative, work as part of a team and have a good sense of humour.
• An excellent communicator, creative and passionate about helping children be the best they can be.
• Have experience within the Early Years / Primary phase.
• Be able to promote and foster pupil independence.
• Be smartly presented, with excellent time management skills.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• The opportunity to work with enthusiastic learners and dedicated and supportive staff
• A responsive and involved leadership team
• CPD relevant to the role
• A school that is truly outstanding
• 2-week May/June half term holiday (enjoy an off-peak holiday)
• One non-school based Professional Development Day per year
• A great work-life balance, job satisfaction and FABULOUSLY supportive colleagues
• Happy, motivated, well behaved and hard-working children who want to learn and achieve their full potential
• A diverse and inclusive school community with strong Governor and Parent support
• A friendly and supportive team of teachers, Learning Support Assistants and Support Staff
• An emphasis on teaching and learning rather than bureaucracy
• A whole school ethos where hard work and success is celebrated (regularly!)

If you are reading this thinking, "that sounds like me!", then we would LOVE to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for this role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight, Sunday 30th June 2025

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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Sue Jackson
The Knares, Basildon
Essex, SS16 5RU Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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