Learning Assistant Level 2

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm school community

Supportive team

Professional growth opportunities

Staff wellbeing focus

Guaranteed interview for disabled/app+

Job summary

Grange Valley Primary School is seeking a Learning Assistant Level 2 to support children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The role focuses on nurturing care and assisting teaching staff within a warm, inclusive school community.

Based at Grange Valley Primary School, the post involves flexible duties, a commitment to safeguarding, and contributing to the wider life of the school while supporting pupils and families.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• Good understanding of children's needs.
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Commitment to high standards and the best outcomes for all.
• High expectations of children's achievement and behaviour.
• Values communication and quality interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing care to children across the EYFS.
• Support children's needs and learning as part of a team.
• Carry out a flexible approach to duties.
• Get involved in the wider life of the school.

Skills

Child development

Relationship building

Standards & behaviour

Team player

Effective communication

Job description

This Learning Assistant Level 2 post sits in the early years foundation stage team at Grange Valley Primary School, a St Helens Council school. The work centres on caring for young children and supporting their learning and development alongside teaching staff. The role is 27.5 hours a week and asks for flexible duties and a willingness to take part in wider school life. Candidates must pass an enhanced DBS check, reflecting the school's commitment to safeguarding.

What the job involves

• Provide nurturing care to children across the EYFS
• Support children's needs and learning as part of a team
• Carry out a flexible approach to duties
• Get involved in the wider life of the school

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of working with children

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of children's needs
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Commitment to high standards and the best outcomes for all
• High expectations of children's achievement and behaviour
• Values communication and quality interactions
• Works well as part of a team and contributes to school life

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Passion for working with children

What’s offered

• Warm, family-oriented and inclusive school community
• Supportive, collaborative team
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Focus on staff wellbeing
• Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria