EYFS or Year 1 Learning Support Assistant
We are excited to be working with a primary school in Burgess Hill who are looking for a full-time learning support assistant for either EYFS or Year 1. It is a vibrant and nurturing one-form entry primary school dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for their students. They are seeking someone to join their enthusiastic and committed staff team.
Location: Burgess Hill
Salary: £12.90 - £14.00 an hour (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: September
Job Description:
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the classroom teacher and enhancing the learning experience for our youngest students. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the planning and delivery of engaging and age-appropriate activities.
- Supporting individual students or small groups to reinforce learning and promote development.
- Helping to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Assisting with classroom management and maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
- Providing support for students with special educational needs (SEN) and adapting activities to meet their individual needs.
- Supporting students' social and emotional development.
- Assisting with administrative tasks as required.
Requirements:
- A passion for working with young children and a commitment to their development.
- Previous experience in an educational setting, preferably within Early Years or Key Stage 1.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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