Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Chelsham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational organization is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant/Midday Supervisor to work at Forest Academy Primary School in Chelsham. The ideal candidate will support children in their learning and development while fostering a safe and engaging environment. This role offers fixed-term work during term-time, with excellent staff benefits, including ongoing professional development and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Generous Annual Leave

Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with children.
• Knowledge of child protection policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in their learning and development.
• Supervise children during lunchtime and break times.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Basic IT skills

Ability to relate to children

Good influencing skills

Education

Level 1 or 2 Diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

QUALIFICATIONS

• Level 1 or 2 Diploma (or equivalent) with proficient practical skills.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experienced of working with children

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Numeracy and literacy skills.

• Basic IT skills.

• Have the ability to relate well to children and adults, understanding their needs and being able to respond accordingly.

• Good influencing skills to encourage pupils to interact with others and be socially responsible.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, equal opportunities and confidentiality.

What the school offers its staff

• Ongoing professional development
• Commitment to staff wellbeing (members of the staff wellbeing charter)
• Generous Annual Leave
• Annual Incremental Pay Increases
• Enhanced Family Friendly Pay (maternity, paternity/enhanced sickness pay)
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Extensive Training and Induction program

Further details about the role

Contract: Fixed-Term - Term-Time Only (plus inset days)

Duration: 12 Months

Start Date: September Start Date (TBC)

End Date: 31st August 2026

Salary Range: NJC Outer London Grade 3, Spine Point 5-7, £28,521.00 FTE - £29,346.00 FTE of Pro-rata - £22,913.55 FTE - £23,576.35 FTE)

Hours of Work: 8.30am – 3:30pm

LSA role responsibilities– 27.5 hours per week

MDS role responsibilities– 5 hours per week

Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, is a family of schools across Croydon, Medway and Greenwich who aim to offer a life changing education to children. Our schools work in collaboration to transform the lives of the children and communities we serve.

Our core values of Collaboration, Excellence, Friendship, Resilience, Respect and Responsibility, define the way we care for, enrich and teach every child.

What sets us apart from others is the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of educational thinking and practice, supported by excellent training and development and opportunities to take part in ground breaking research projects and collaborative work with talented and innovative colleagues, both at a local and national level.

Forest Academy Primary School works to provide an exceptional learning experience for our wonderful children. Our vision is to ensure children receive the very best education. We aim to make a life-changing difference within our diverse community of Croydon.

We are seeking to appoint a resilient, passionate and ambitious Learning Support Assistant/Midday Supervisor to join our school and partnership to inspire a generation of children.

All aspects of the application form must be fully completed to be considered for shortlisting, furthermore, please ensure that the Personal Statement in your application form addresses how you meet the duties outlined in the Person Specification. Please note we do not accept CV's, to apply, please complete the Inspire Partnership Recruitment Form and Equal Opportunities form, otherwise, (please kindly request via the portal) that is in the attached to this Job Advert. Further details about this vacancy and the job description can be found below.

Further details about this vacancy and the job description can be found below.

To discuss this opportunity, please contact Mrs Lloyd(Headteacher) [e-mail]

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. Early applications are advised, as interviews will be ongoing.

For enquiries or an application pack please contact Janine Fernandes on 07706 829 391 or by [e-mail]

Please note we will only accept applications from candidates who have documentary evidence that they have the right to work in the UK.

Forest Academy Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Medical Clearance and satisfactory Employment References.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.