Learning Support Assistants required in Eastbourne

TN United Kingdom; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Eastbourne is seeking passionate Learning Support Assistants for EYFS and KS1. The roles start in September, focusing on supporting young learners' educational journeys. Candidates should have a year of experience and strong communication skills. Both full and part-time positions are available, with ongoing contracts.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Understanding of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support young children in their learning and development.
• Work effectively with children, teachers, and support staff.

Skills

Communication

Proactive Support

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Learning Support Assistants for EYFS & KS1 – Eastbourne

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and making a difference in their educational journey? We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our team in Eastbourne for roles starting this September.

Role Overview:

• Location: Eastbourne
• Start Date: September
• Key Stages: EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) & KS1 (Key Stage 1)

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children, ideally in an educational setting
• A passion for supporting young children in their learning and development
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, teachers, and support staff
• A proactive approach to supporting children’s educational, social, and emotional needs
• Understanding of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum and best practices for early years education
• Location – Eastbourne
• Position – Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
• Type of work – Support
• Contract or start date – ASAP
• Duration – Ongoing
• Contract type – Temp to Perm
• Full and part-time positions available
• Minimum rate of pay – £ per hour

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year working with children
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references

Prospero Teaching offers successful candidates:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management