Job overview
LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (RECEPTION)
Required September 2025
Permanent, 37.5 hours per week,
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 applicatiosn 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: https://www.saintnicholasschool.net/our-community/vacancies
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,811.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Saint Nicholas School is difficult to access via public transport. Whilst it is not essential, we recommend that you are able to drive to the school. Therefore, do you have a current driving licence and/or have a means of transport to get to work?
Experience:
- Learning Support Assistant: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025