Learning Support Assistant Level 2 EYFS

Learning Support Assistant for EYFS

Salary Grade: Level 2

Working Pattern: Full time 8:30am-3.30pm Monday Friday. Term time only plus 5 days INSET

Contact: Fixed Term until August 2027

Required From: 1^st September 2026

The Governors, staff and children at Christ Church CE Primary School are looking to appoint a highly skilled and nurturing Learning Support Assistant to work in in Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception). All children deserve the very best and we are looking for a professional who have experience of working with Early Years children in a primary setting. The role will be based in our Early Years classes, supporting teaching and learning, delivering small group work and interventions including RWI Phonics.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with pupils in Early Years.
• Have an excellent understanding the EYFS be RWI phonics trained or knowledge and experienced of.
• Have a secure understanding of SEND, behaviour and the importance of relationships.
• Be creative and can support the engagement of learning in the classroom.
• Be able to inspire and motivate children.
• Work in partnership with parents/carers and other members of staff to promote the well-being and educational progress of each pupil.
• Be an excellent and positive communicator with both children and adults.
• Work well within a team, contributing to the shared ethos and values of the school and partnership.

In return we can offer you:

• An inclusive ethos where the values of excellence, respect, challenge and self-belief are at the forefront of everything we do
• Supportive and high quality CPD,
• A forward-thinking school with dedicated and highly skilled staff.

Christ Church is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. An online search may be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

Closing Date: Wednesday 17^th June 2026

Interview Date: Friday 19^th June 2026

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