Learning Support Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Buckley; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Southdown Primary School is seeking a committed Learning Support member to join our team for a 18-hour per week, mornings-only post (Term time). The role supports Year 2 and Year 3 classes and involves collaborative work with teaching staff to promote engaging and inclusive learning. A first aid duty is required at lunchtimes.

Temporary until 31 August 2027, with shortlisting and interviews arranged soon after the closing date. Disclosure and DBS checks apply for all successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting learning for primary school children.
• Ability to work with teaching staff to support learning and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support Year 2 and Year 3 classes with learning activities.
• Work 18 hours per week mornings, Monday to Friday, until 12:30pm.
• Take lunchtime first aid duties as required.

Skills

Learning support

First aid

Job description

Southdown Primary School

Position Title: Learning Support 1.2 Temporary until August 31st 2027.

• Learning Support 1.2
• Weekly hours 18 hours term time only
• Salary Details Grade: 01SCP From 1 To 4
• Employment Start Date: 5th January 2027

The Governing Body of Southdown Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed, innovative, and enthusiastic Learning Support member of staff to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will be a strong, nurturing practitioner who is passionate about supporting stimulating learning opportunities. You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure that every child receives the learning and emotional support they need to feel happy and ready to engage in their education. This role will primarily be based within one of our Year 2 and 3 classes. The 18 hours would be mornings only Monday to Friday until 12.30pm. Between 12-12.30pm the role would support lunchtime with a first aid duty. Please read the job descriptions and person specifications carefully and in your application, clearly outline the experience and expertise you would bring to this role.

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 23rd November and the successful applicants will be informed directly and invited to interview. You will also be invited to spend time pre-interview in our school. Due to the potential volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to contact each applicant individually, therefore if you have not heard from us within 1 week of the closing date you should assume that your application has not been successful.

Closing date: Friday 20th November at 12pm

Shortlisting: Monday 23rd November

Interviews: Thursday 3rd December

As this post will result in you having substantial contact with children, and/or vulnerable adults the successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services check. With effect from 1 April 2016 it is a legal requirement for some categories of support staff to be registered with the Education Workforce Council for Wales.