Learning Support Assistant - Level 2

Learning Support Assistant (Level 2) for Nursery

Required From: 2nd September 2026

The Governors, staff and children at Lark Hill Primary School are looking to appoint an excellent and hardworking Learning Support Assistant (Level 2) to share in our vision within our school. All children deserve the very best and we are looking for a professional who has a passion for the teaching and the learning of children and is committed to our school values of NURTURE; ACHIEVE and RESPECT.

The LSA will be responsible for working within our Kay Stage one and two classes, supporting teaching and learning of all groups of learners. Working closely with the class teachers, you will support in the planning, organisation and delivery of the National Curriculum and programmes of specific intervention, as well as collaborating with staff from across other classes.

The successful candidate will:

• Have the appropriate teaching and learning level 2 diploma or equivalent qualification
• Have experience of supporting the delivery of the Early Years curriculum.
• Have the relevant Early Years qualification recognised by the Department of Education.
• Promote and model the school values of NURTURE; ACHIEVE and RESPECT
• Promote and model the school vision including infusing honesty and integrity into all of school life
• Develop high quality professional relationships with children, colleagues, parents, carers and Governors.
• Contribute to the development of an inspiring culture for learning across the school
• Understand the importance and impact of teamwork and collaboration. Work in collaboration with professionals and school staff to work towards individual and group targets.
• Have the ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
• Understand attachment theory and the functions of behaviour, and have proven experience of positive behaviour management strategies and a commitment to the school’s relationship and behaviour policy.

In return we can offer you:

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

We encourage questions about the post and a visit to the school. Please ring the school office to make an appointment or email Gemma Lavelle on gemma.lavelle@larkhillprimary.uk.

• Closing Date: Thursday 9th July 2026
• Interview/observation date: wb: 13th July 2026

We thank you for your interest.

Lark Hill 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.

Please be aware overseas checks will be required if you have lived or worked abroad for 12 months or more, continuously or in total over 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

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