Learning Support Assistant

Learning support Assistant required in Reception. We are looking for someone to join our EYFS team - supporting some of our very youngest children at the beginning of their learning journey. Didcot Primary Academy is a highly successful and inclusive primary school located in Great Western Park, Didcot. The school has been judged to be outstanding since opening in 2016, with our most recent inspection taking place in December 2024. We are looking to recruit Learning Support Assistants (LSA) who would be excited by the prospect of working to support children with special educational needs in EYFS , and who would add to our culture of high expectations, care and kindness. We are looking for staff who: Are passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable Can fill our children's lives with creativity, challenge, wonder and fun Can create a haven in which our children feel especially safe, valued and happy Have patience and a positive approach, willing to learn and to support pupils with additional needs In return we can offer: A commitment to high quality professional development A supportive and encouraging team Wonderful children Fantastic learning environment A true commitment to work life balance More information about the post: The post is 33.5 hours per week The working hours are 8:30am - 3:40pm Monday to Friday You will be paid on the NJC scale, starting at spine point 3 The pro rata salary for this post is £19,462. This includes working term time (plus the inset days and holiday allocation) The post is fixed term contract from the date of commencement until August 2027. There is a possibility that this could be extended. We will interview earlier than the specified date if we receive strong applications.