Learning Assistant Level 2 (Nursery & Preschool)

The Methodist Church in Britain; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package including financial/

GP appointments and medical advice

Mental health support, counselling

Musculoskeletal services

Personal and professional development

Supportive team of staff and governors

Job summary

Robins Lane Community Primary School is seeking a temporary Learning Assistant Level 2 to support early learners from January 2027 to August 2027. The role runs 25 hours per week, afternoons from 12:30pm to 5:30pm during term time, plus five inset days, and links to nursery and preschool provision.

You will help motivate children, raise standards, and contribute to an inclusive ethos. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Sensitivity to the needs of children and families.
• Enthusiasm for motivating children.
• High expectations of children's achievement and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support young children's learning and development.
• Motivate children and help raise standards.
• Contribute to an inclusive ethos within the school.

Skills

Sensitivity to the needs of children

Enthusiasm for motivating children

High expectations of children's achiev

Job description

A temporary Learning Assistant Level 2 post at Robins Lane Community Primary School, running from January 2027 to August 2027 and linked to the nursery and preschool provision. The work centres on supporting young children's learning, motivating them and helping to raise standards in a school that values inclusion. It is a 25-hour weekly post, working afternoons from 12.30pm to 5.30pm during term time plus five inset days. An enhanced DBS check is required.

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Sensitivity to the needs of children and families
• Enthusiasm for motivating children
• High expectations of children's achievement and behaviour

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Belief that they can make a difference
• Support for the school's inclusive ethos
• Commitment to raising standards
• Flexibility and hard work
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

What’s offered

• Wellbeing package including financial and legal advice
• GP appointments and medical advice
• Mental health support, including counselling
• Musculoskeletal services
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• A supportive team of staff and governors