Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term

Sandwich Infant; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwich Infant in Cranbrook, England, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our Key Stage 1 team. The role supports pupils in a busy primary setting, with duties including 1:1 support when required, promoting a positive ethos, and helping children achieve their potential in a happy, safe environment.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:15pm, is a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027, and falls under Kent Range A pay scale.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with KS1 maths and phonics.
• Be self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.
• Willing to provide support in a 1:1 capacity when required.
• Commitment to high standards of achievement and learner wellbeing.
• Role includes intimate care responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work as an effective team player in a well established and lively team.
• Be self-motivated and effectively promote the school's vision and ethos.
• Provide 1:1 support where required to help individual pupils.
• Support children's learning in maths and phonics at KS1/KS2 as needed.
• Promote a positive, safe environment and high expectations for achievement.
• Role will involve intimate care (including nappies).

Skills

Team player

1:1 support

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Nappy changing

Job description

Learning Support Assistant required in Key Stage 1.

We are looking foran enthusiastic learning supportassistant to join our team.

Hours of work and Salary:

Monday to Friday: 8.30am-3.15pm. Kent Range A. This is a fixed term contractuntil 31st August 2027.

Are you positive and enthusiastic? Are you passionate about working with children and want to work as part of a great team to ensure that all children achieve their potential in a happy and safe environment?

We are seeking candidates who will:

• Work as an effective team player in a well established and lively team
• Be self-motivated
• Effectively promote the vision, aims and positive ethos of the school
• Be innovative, enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Work to support in a 1:1 capacity when required
• Have high expectations of children’s achievement and a commitment to inspiring learners.
• Have some knowledge and experience supporting pupils with key stage 1 and 2 maths and phonics.
• Thisrole will involve intimate care (including nappy changing).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated closing date should we identify a suitable candidate, and therefore encourage early application for the post. Please note, only successful candidates being invited to interview will be contacted.