Learning Support Assistant

St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst; Hurst; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

St Nicholas CofE Primary School is seeking an exceptional Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with additional needs across EYFS, in line with the national curriculum and school policies.

The role is part-time, fixed-term, term-time only, 17 hours per week (Mon-Fri) with specific hours including Lunchtime Duty. You will help promote literacy, numeracy and positive behaviour while assisting with pupil work displays and safeguarding duties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with children, preferably in EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Establishing positive relationships with pupils.
• Supporting pupils with literacy and numeracy activities.
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping keep pupils on track.
• Assisting with displaying and presenting pupils’ work.
• Lunchtime Duty.

Skills

Children experience

EYFS experience

Job description

EYFS Learning Support Assistant

Part-time, fixed-term, term time only role
17 hours per week Monday - Friday

Working hours 9-12.30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 9-12 Wednesday
(to include half an hour Lunchtime Duty Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)

Start Date - as soon as possible

Grade 3 SCP 5-6 FTE: £26,428.27 - £26,846.64
Actual Annual Salary from: £10,153 - £10,314
Closing date: Monday 9th November 2026

Interview: TBC

St Nicholas CofE Primary School are looking for exceptional staff to take up this exciting opportunity and join our supportive and friendly team. The school is part of The Keys Academy Trust which is a primary specialist MAT committed to providing the very best educational experiences for our pupils and staff, so that our schools are recognised as centres of academic and pastoral excellence at the heart of the communities they serve. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across our family of schools as part of the Trust’s CPD programme and networking opportunities.

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to be deployed across EYFS to support our pupils with additional needs. You will be working in line with the national curriculum, codes of practice and school policies and procedures.

Duties include:

• Establishing positive relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils with activities which support literacy and numeracy skills
• Promoting positive behaviour and helping keep pupils on track
• Assisting with displaying and presenting pupils’ work
• Lunchtime Duty

General requirements:

• An awareness of commitment to equality
• Basic understanding of health and safety
• Understanding and implementing child protection procedures

The successful candidate will have previous experience of working with children, preferably in EYFS and have a commitment to supporting and encouraging all children to reach their potential.

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. If you would like to book a visit please contact [e-mail] or call our Head of School, Hilling, on 0118 9340727.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicationswithout regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status