KS1 Learning Support Assistant — Nurturing Classroom Helper

WMJobs; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheadle Primary School is seeking a passionate and experienced Learning Support Assistant to support high-quality learning experiences for pupils in KS1. This fixed-term role offers 26.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a start date asap and end date 16 July 2027, in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

Funding attached to individual pupil, term-time plus inset days, and a pro-rata FTE salary of £25,989. Start date asap.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children's learning in an educational setting.
• NVQ Level 2/3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent).
• Literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Understanding of curriculum matters and ability to contribute to curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured support under teachers' work programmes.
• Support development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans.
• Maintain classroom discipline per school policies.
• Support pupils to achieve learning goals.
• Supervise pupils during curriculum activities under supervision of a qualified teacher.
• Assist in planning learning activities.
• Monitor pupil progress and record achievement as directed.
• Provide general admin support, e.g., worksheets.

Skills

Experience with learning support

ICT proficiency

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Cheadle Primary School is seeking a passionate and experienced Learning Support Assistant to support high-quality learning experiences for pupils in KS1. This fixed-term role offers 26.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a start date asap and end date 16 July 2027, in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

Funding attached to individual pupil, term-time plus inset days, and a pro-rata FTE salary of £25,989. Start date asap.