Learning Support Assistant

Ambition Community Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School in Manchester is seeking a Learning Support Assistant Level 2 to join our caring team. The role focuses on supporting pupils across Key Stage 2, delivering literacy and numeracy interventions, and helping create a positive learning environment where every child can thrive.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers, build positive relationships with children and families, and contribute to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a primary school setting.
• Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across Key Stage 2 to help pupils reach their potential.
• Deliver literacy and numeracy interventions to groups or individuals.
• Support the development of positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Assist with adapting learning activities to meet diverse needs.

Skills

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Interventions delivery

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Job description

Learning Support Assistant Level 2 - Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School

Grade 4 | 35 Hours per Week | Term Time Only

Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School "Working together the possibilities are endless"

The Governors of Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Learning Support Assistant Level 2 to join our dedicated team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within our welcoming and inclusive school, supporting pupils across Key Stage 2 to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to provide high-quality classroom support, deliver literacy and numeracy interventions, and help create a positive and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and wellbeing and who can develop positive relationships with pupils, staff and families. You will be patient, adaptable and committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning while promoting confidence, independence and achievement.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children in a primary school setting and will be confident supporting pupils both individually and in small groups. Experience of delivering literacy and numeracy interventions would be advantageous.

At Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School, we pride ourselves on our supportive team, enthusiastic pupils and strong commitment to professional development. In return, we can offer a welcoming school community, excellent opportunities for training and development, and the chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of our children.

If you are a motivated and dedicated individual who shares our vision that "the possibilities are endless", we would be delighted to hear from you.

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, confident and motivated pupils.
• A welcoming, inclusive and well-resourced learning environment.
• A supportive and dedicated staff team.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives every day.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children in a primary school setting.
• Has good literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Can build positive relationships with children and adults.
• Is caring, patient, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Can work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.