EYFS Learning Support Assistant (106BC)

EYFS Learning Support Assistant Captains Close Primary School Salary: Grade 5 Pay Point 7-8 (Approximate starting salary of £18,203) Hours: 31.25 per week and 39 weeks per year ( 38 weeks Term Time, plus one week including INSET days) Contract Type: Fixed Term with a end date of August 2027 Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:30-15:15, with an unpaid lunch break About the Role Captains Close Primary School have an exciting opportunity for a EYFS Learning Support Assistant. This is a varied role and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual. We are also looking for someone who is committed to improving outcomes for all of our children, along with a passion for providing inspirational learning experiences and someone with strong EYFS and phonics knowledge to work in our Reception class from August. Captains Close is a nurturing and inclusive school, with a positive and proactive approach to supporting all our children to succeed. Why Choose Captains Close Primary School? Captains Close is a vibrant school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future. Our Achievements to date Good Ofsted results in October 2024 360 Online Safety Award Healthy Schools Award Route to Resilience Schools Games Gold Award 2022-2023 “Captain’s Close thrives on supporting all children, using a blended learning approach which enables all the children to succeed. Everybody at Captain’s Close works as a team and supports each other, it is a joy to work at the school.“ - Support Colleague Member Key Responsibilities To work under the supervision of a teacher to provide care and encouragement to children and young people with disabilities or special educational needs, supporting them to participate in activities and liaising, if required, with parents / carers / other professionals as appropriate. To work under the direct supervision of a teacher to carry out planned learning activities to meet the specific needs of designated children, either individually or in small groups, providing feedback on their engagement in activities and their achievement of the desired learning objectives. To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, including contributing ideas and suggestions to support planning, to meet their development needs. To observe and feed back to the teacher on pupil performance and behaviour, taking action as appropriate in line with relevant school policies. What We’re Looking For Qualifications: NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent OR Able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 2 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post. Level 2