Learning Support Assistant

Shorefields; Witham; On-site; GBP 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Chipping Hill Primary School is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant for the EYFS (Reception). This part-time, permanent role requires supporting children with a variety of different personalities, demonstrating good communication and teaching skills. Join a supportive team dedicated to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Commitment to safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an educational setting with children.
• Ability to engage well with pupils of varying personalities.
• Smartly presented and able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEN in the EYFS setting.
• Demonstrate good teaching and learning skills in a collaborative environment.
• Work with children in a caring and enthusiastic manner.

Skills

English skills

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2330-101S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 3

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 07/07/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 10th July 2025

Learning Support Assistant in EYFS (Reception)

Chipping Hill Primary School is looking for a caring and enthusiastic person, who believes in our core values and specific ethos to join our experienced, supportive and talented team of Learning Support Assistants. This role will also require working with children with SEN.

The successful candidate will be someone with experience of working, understanding and supporting children within an educational setting, demonstrate good teaching and learning skills, a commitment to team and collaborative working and an innovative approach to education. They should thrive when working with children and have excellent communication skills. Hours are 8.30am to 12.00 noon and 1.00pm to 3.15pm, 28.75 paid hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only. Actual starting salary £16,071 (Scale 3 point 5)

It is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate the following:

* Excellent English and Mathematical skills
* Enthusiasm to work with children with a variety of different personalities and skill levels.
* Able to engage well with pupils and work under your own initiative.
* Smartly presented and with excellent time management skills.

We offer a supportive and enjoyable working environment with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Mrs. Kim Farren
Chipping Hill Primary School
Owers Road, Witham
Essex, CM8 1FR Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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