Learning Assistant Level 2 (Nursery & Preschool)

St Helens Council; St Helens; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Robins Lane Community Primary School, under the Governance of The Governors of Robins Lane Community Primary School, is seeking an outstanding Learning Assistant Level 2 to join our team. The role runs from 5 January 2027 to 31 August 2027, with hours Monday to Friday 12:30pm–5:30pm, term-time only plus 5 inset days.

The successful candidate will support learners and contribute to our WINGS values. Robins Lane emphasises safeguarding and inclusion, with DBS checks and a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• Learning Assistant Level 2 or equivalent.
• Ability to support inclusive ethos of the school.
• Commitment to raising standards and expectations.
• Enthusiastic and able to motivate children.

Responsibilities

• Believe they can make a difference for students.
• Be supportive of the inclusive ethos of the school.
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
• Be enthusiastic and motivate children.
• Be committed to raising standards.
• Be flexible and hard-working.
• Be sensitive to the needs of our children and families.

Skills

Motivating children

Flexible

Hard-working

Supportive of inclusive ethos

High expectations

Job description

The Governors of Robins Lane Community Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding and compassionate Learning Assistant Level 2 who embodies our school motto – ‘Aim High, Fly High’.

The post is to start on 5th January 2027 and is temporary until 31st August 2027.

The hours for the post are Monday to Friday, 12.30pm-5.30pm, term-time only + 5 inset days.

Responsibilities

• Believe they can make a difference
• Be supportive of the inclusive ethos of the school
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Be enthusiastic and motivate children
• Be committed to raising standards
• Be flexible and hard-working
• Be sensitive to the needs of our children and families

Benefits

• Happy, caring children with a thirst for learning
• An opportunity to make a difference
• A strong, shared vision for our school
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• A supportive and encouraging team of staff and governors

Working at Robins Lane Primary School

Our WINGS values are at the heart of everything we do.

WINGS values

• Warm-hearted;
• Inspire;
• Never Give Up;
• Genuine;
• Strive to Succeed

We want our children to know and value their roots whilst building the knowledge, confidence and curiosity to venture out into the wider world where they can ‘Aim high and fly high’. To support this, we have a wonderful and dedicated team of staff and governors. We work together collaboratively and with mutual trust and respect. We invest in the wellbeing and happiness of every individual staff member. We buy into a comprehensive wellbeing package for every member of our team, which offers financial and legal advice, medical advice and support, mental health support (including counselling), GP appointments and musculoskeletal services. We want our staff to be healthy and happy and support everyone having a positive work/life balance.

Come join us – where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares.

Robins Lane is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Visits to our school are welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning our school office on 01744 678503 or emailing [e-mail].

Closing date: Thursday 5th November 2026

Shortlisting: Friday 6th November 2026 (Candidates will be contacted by telephone or email following this)

Interviews are scheduled to take place week beginning 9th November 2026.

This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation.

The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.