Learning Support Assistant - Orchards Infant School

EMEA3 Recruitment; Worthing; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchards Infant School in Worthing is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our Early Years team. The successful candidate will understand early child development and contribute to a play-based learning environment.

The role is fixed-term, full-time, with a salary of £15,000.60 per year. Start date is to be confirmed, and interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 6 October. The school emphasizes safeguarding and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• The successful candidates will have the appropriate and relevant qualifications, e.g. NVQ 3/ child-based experience.
• GCSE passes at C or above in English and Maths.
• Be able to demonstrate skills and experience of working with Foundation Stage children in a play-based environment.
• Be enthusiastic, caring and motivated.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate the ability to use their initiative.
• Have good interpersonal skills.

Skills

NVQ 3 / child-based experience

GCSE English & Maths (C+)

Foundation Stage play-based experience

Teamwork

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ 3 / Childcare

GCSE English and Maths (C+)

Job description

About Us

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our positive and hardworking team. We have a fantastic team of support staff at Orchards Infant School and we are looking forward to appointing a new member to our Early Years team. We are looking for someone who really understands early child development and wants to make a difference to young people’s lives.

Start date for this position: TBC dependent on the successful candidate

We can offer a purposeful play-based learning environment, with an impressive and extensive outdoor area. Our children make good progress in this environment due to the quality interactions had with all members of our staff team.

Job Details

• Salary: £15,000.60
• Contract Type: Fixed term
• Working Pattern: Full time
• Location: Orchards Infant School
• Interviews: Tuesday 6th October

What You Need to Succeed

The successful candidates will;

• have the appropriate and relevant qualifications, e.g. NVQ 3/ child-based experience
• GCSE passes at C or above in English and Maths
• be able to demonstrate skills and experience of working with Foundation Stage children in a play-based environment.
• be enthusiastic, caring and motivated
• be able to work as part of a team
• demonstrate the ability to use their initiative
• have good interpersonal skills

Further Information

Orchards Infant School School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

The reference number for this role is SCHO03036.