Learning Support Assistant

Hours are Monday-Friday: 8.35am-3.25pm, term time only (38 weeks per year) At Ravenscote Junior School, we believe that our curriculum enables children to know more, do more and remember more. We are looking for someone who is adaptable and enthusiastic, has good interpersonal skills and is able to use their own initiative to work well as part of our friendly, hardworking and supportive team. The Learning Support Assistant role will involve supporting specific children to access their learning but also to undertake other usual classroom duties whilst working alongside the children as directed by the class teachers. This could include reading, working with intervention groups, working 1:1 with target children, working in the class alongside the groups and undertaking break and lunch-time duties. This is initially a fixed term position to 31st August 2027, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

We are looking for:

• Someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning in the classroom, both individually and in small groups
• Someone who is dedicated to promoting positive behaviour and helping maintain a safe and nurturing environment
• Someone who, at the heart of what they do, shows unconditional positive regard for all children and supports their social and emotional development
• Someone passionate who can make a difference inside and outside of the classroom for children of all abilities
• Someone who is committed to supporting every child’s success
• Someone who has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Someone who can be flexible, proactive and able to use initiative

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, dedicated and inclusive school community
• Supportive colleagues and leadership team
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A chance to make a real difference in children’s education
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A Wellbeing Day each year
• Competitive salary and pension scheme

Please read the job description and person specification carefully. CVs will not be accepted and all application forms must be completed in full. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.