Learning Support Assistant (Reception)
Saint Nicholas School
Essex
- £23,811 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- NA18 (Saint Nicholas pay scale)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Autumn term 01/09/2025
- Apply by:
- 27 June 2025
Job overview
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (RECEPTION)
Required September 2025
Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, term time only
Salary: NA18 - £23,811
The position
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced learning support assistant, to join our supportive and successful LSA team, providing support for individuals and groups of pupils. The position is predominantly to support pupils in the Reception Class but a willingness and ability to engage with pupils across the whole school age range, will be required.
Within the role, you will work with the Reception Class as required and where needed, support and deliver interventions, supporting the Assistant Head Pastoral, in ensuring that quality provision is provided for our SEND students. You will also support the Assistant Head Pastoral with administrative tasks including coordinating and developing resources for SEND students.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are potentially looking to gain experience to progress into teaching and/or for those who aspire to work within education.
The Successful applicant
The successful candidate will have previous LSA experience with relevant qualifications and be capable of establishing productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations. They will ideally have knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and be able to carry out observations and deliver adult led activities for small groups. They will have proven success working as part of an effective team and demonstrate the ability to show initiative. They will be able to promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom and be supportive of students consistently, whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs. They will be able to demonstrate good organising, planning and have the ability to prioritise. We are looking for someone friendly yet professional, with a respectful approach.
We offer a wide range of benefits to school staff including training and development opportunities, up to 50% fee reduction for children of staff (after completing one year probationary period), contributory pension, occupational health scheme, great career opportunities and free lunches (during term time).
Safeguarding
Saint Nicholas School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff to share this commitment. We will check the suitability of staff to work with children and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks (where necessary). For short-listed applicants current and previous employers will be contacted as part of our pre-employment checks.
Application process
Closing date for applications is Friday 27 June 2025, interviews will be held the following week.
All application must be made via TES/Application form.
The TES advert can be found here: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/-1046413
Our Application form for direct application to our HR Manager, Hannah Draper at
h.draper@saintnicholasschool.net can be found here: Job Vacancies | Saint Nicholas School
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About Saint Nicholas School
Small enough to care, large enough to inspire.
We would love to hear from you if you are an inspirational, dynamic and creative individual who makes learning fun and is looking to join a supportive and enthusiastic team.
Saint Nicholas is a remarkable school which prides itself on enthusing, challenging and supporting each pupil to achieve their very best. Educating young people is a great responsibility, one that we take very seriously, but our school is also a place of laughter, fun and discovery - a school where open minded, confident and well-rounded young men and women are formed.
Pursuing the highest standards in all that we do, Saint Nicholas aims to inspire active and curious learners who stretch themselves in all aspects of school life. Academic success is celebrated alongside personal development and at the heart of our school are happy and confident young people with high aspirations, a strong moral compass and a determination to succeed.
Saint Nicholas is an independent co-educational day school for children aged 3 months to 16 years. The school is located on a single site of fourteen acres divided into four constituent parts: the Pre-school, Lower School, Middle School and Upper School. The school is set in beautiful grounds and has superb facilities including a sports hall, swimming pool and theatre as well as extensive outdoor learning and play areas.
The school is located close to London and Cambridge with direct train access to both, as well as being a short drive from Stansted Airport and the London Underground via Epping.
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