Learning Support Assistant

Job Introduction

We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and passionate EYFS Learning Support Assistant to join our warm and welcoming team in Oak Class (Year R - Year1). This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the early stages of a child’s education within a nurturing and community-focused environment. Inclusion is at the heart of our values, love, respect, belong and therefore it is pivotal that neurodivergence is valued, celebrated and understood. The children are looking for:

• Someone who is kind and says yes to lots of things
• Someone who is not too hard on pupils because sometimes we struggle with things
• Someone who can give us lots of ideas and questions to do
• Someone who can write on the whiteboard and is strong and fast
• Someone with a face that looks happy, and who always says yes to playing with us

Are you the person who can deliver all the children are looking for above?  We are looking to appoint a committed, experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Support Assistant to join our friendly team. 

Our Core Christian Values Love, Respect and Belong are lived in every aspect of the school community so that our pupils have the very best foundation for success at St. Mary’s and in their future lives.  St Mary’s is an exciting school to work at, with highly motivated pupils and staff. We are a fully inclusive school and know that we can help every child to push their potential, develop resilience and enjoy everything life has to offer!

Candidates should have Maths and English qualifications to GCSE Grade C/4 or above or their equivalent. 
 

We are looking for someone: 
 
 Who is positive & cheerful and has a 'can do' attitude

Who has a warm & caring child-centered approach to learning and progress
 Who has an ability to inspire pupils 

Have proven experience working within the Early Years Foundation Stage
 Who can work collaboratively with colleagues and who enjoys being part of a team 

Who is able to adapt learning to remove the barriers and ensure it is accessible

Who is able to be flexible but always maintains high standards

Who has a clear understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures
Is supportive of our values and ethos as a Church of England Primary School.

In return we offer: 
 
 -Excellent CPD

-A delightful rural setting 
 -Learners who are keen to make progress and enjoy school life 
-A very supportive & friendly staff team and Governing Body

- A friendly, welcoming and inclusive school with a strong Christian ethos.

- Excellent working environment with good resources.

If you are an experienced EYFS practitioner who is enthusiastic about helping children thrive, we would love to hear from you!

Application Procedure

We warmly encourage visits to the school and would be delighted to show you around. Please telephone Summer Sutherland in the school office on 01420 562117 or email adminoffice@bentworth.hants.sch.uk to arrange a visit or/and request an application pack.

St Mary's Bentworth Church Of England Primary School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect 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 pre-employment checks.