Learning Support Assistant - EP Collier Primary School

Reading Borough Council; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant school in Derby is seeking a dedicated individual for a permanent, term-time only role of 30 hours per week. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic team player who can build positive relationships with children and colleagues and contribute to a multicultural environment. The school is committed to diversity and inclusion, and applications are welcomed from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Be able to create and maintain a purposeful, orderly, and supportive environment.
• Assist in creating stimulating displays and managing resources.

Responsibilities

• Join a professional and friendly team to support children's education.
• Encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Skills

Self-motivated

Reliable

Enthusiastic team player

Ability to build positive relationships

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Permanent position, term time only 30 hours per week. Required ASAP. EP Collier is a successful school located close to the town centre. We are a vibrant, friendly, multicultural school with a strong, positive ethos. The children in our care benefit from an exciting and effective education where every child is valued as an individual. We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and hardworking individual to join our professional and friendly team and encourage applications from all backgrounds to join our diverse community.

The Person We Are Looking For

• Be a self-motivated, reliable and enthusiastic team player
• Be able to build positive relationships with children and colleagues across the school community
• Be able to create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist in creating stimulating displays and managing resources

For further information about our school please visit our website: www.epcollier.reading.sch.uk

Application packs are available to download from our website: www.epcollier.reading.sch.uk or by emailing the school office. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the school by telephone or email. Applications will be considered on receipt and should be emailed to or returned to the school office.

Closing date: Wednesday 8 October 2025

Please do not send a CV; for equal opportunities we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms. EP Collier aspires to be an actively anti-racist organisation. We recognize our aspiration as ongoing, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural diversity and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage candidates who share our ambition to apply and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and staff childcare disclosure declaration.

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