Learning Support Assistant

Salary: £22,737 (FTE), with a pro rata salary of £15,414 (Grade 15 Point 3 of the Support Staff Pay scale)

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Interviews will be arranged when suitable applications are received and the advert will close once an appointment is made. Please therefore apply as soon as possible.

Start date: As soon as possible

Nerrols Primary School is a new school which opened in September 2019. As the school continues to grow, we are looking to appoint a dedicated and skilled Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support children across the school, including children with additional needs. The hours for this post are 08:45 to 15:15 Monday to Friday. This post presents a unique and exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to play an important role in supporting children with their academic, social and emotional development as an LSA.

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Committed to inclusive provision and ensuring every child reaches their full potential
• Understanding of the unique needs of each child, with a commitment to making a positive, lasting impact on their educational journey.
• Experienced, or with a strong interest in working with children with diverse needs including social, emotional and wellbeing challenges, and a desire to support their individual growth and development.
• Committed to fostering an environment of safety, trust and empathy, ensuring children feel supported and valued.

We can offer you:

• A caring, supportive and energetic team. 
• An opportunity to make a difference to the lives of young people.   
• A dedicated and supportive working environment.   
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression within the Trust

General information and benefits:      

Permanent, 30 hours per week, 8.45am-3.15pm Monday - Friday (with 1/2hour lunch break each day), term-time only.   Excellent benefits including a Career Average Pension scheme (LGPS), Employee Assistance Programme, Free Flu Vaccinations & Cycle to Work Scheme.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office on 01823 792655 or office@nr.huish.education to arrange a visit.

The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary. Nerrols Primary School is part of the Richard Huish Trust and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.