Learning Support Assistant (FOS099BC)

Learning Support Assistant Fossebrook Primary School Salary: Grade 5 Pay Point 7-8 (£25,191 - £25,590 per annum, approximate starting salary of £16,018 per annum) Hours: 27.5 Hours per week ; 39 Weeks per year Contract Type: Fixed Term ending 18th August 2027 About the Role Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing? Fossebrook Primary School is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to work alongside our dedicated teaching team. You will play a key role in fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, ensuring all pupils can reach their full potential. Why Choose Fossebrook Primary School? Fossebrook is a brand-new school in Leicester Forest East. The school has grown year on year as we welcomed new children into EYFS. We now have year groups EYFS through to Y6 and the school is built to cater for 210 pupils.  We greatly value parents and families as key to children’s success in education and are particularly keen to involve you in your child’s learning, by letting parents know what is happening in class, and supporting you to be able to help your child. Our ethos is firmly rooted in our belief in providing the best opportunities for all of our pupils and Fossebrook is: A place of discovery and wonder, full of happy, inquisitive children, who love learning and who are determined to do their best and try new things.   A place where we pursue high academic standards but also provide a well-balanced education, where children are given an opportunity to discover talents across the whole curriculum including in technology, The Arts, PE & Sport.   A place where aspiration is key: every child will be encouraged and given their chance to shine regardless of ability or circumstances. Mistakes are welcomed as opportunities for new learning and understanding.   A place where learning is for all: our parents and community are welcome as our key learning partners in enabling children and families to flourish. Our Achievements to date Rated Ofsted ‘Good’ September 2023 Trust Quality Assurance Visit in June 2023 - Good in most areas 360 Safe online safety award 2022 to 2025 Microsoft Showcase School 2023/2024 Part of the HBSSPAN Sports Collaborative Saturday Clubs for the Trust - Esports, Music and Dance “Pupils are confident and happy in the school because they know that they are valued and cared for well. Pupils who spoke with inspectors said that they feel safe in the school. They appreciate the ways in which their teachers have made it easy for them to share their worries or concerns.”- OFSTED Key Responsibilities Support teachers in preparing and delivering engaging lessons. Assist individuals and small groups with learning activities. Provide feedback on pupil engagement and progress. Encourage positive behaviour and emotional development. Prepare and use learning ma