Learning Support Assistant

EARLY YEARS LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT WITH MIDDAY DUTIES REQUIRED Pear Tree Mead Academy is looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant who can also cover our busy lunchtimes for us. We are looking for someone who will: Have excellent communication skills Be calm, resilient, and resourceful Be able to work with children with a variety of SEND Be highly motivated and well organised Show initiative and work as part of a team Attend relevant training and apply a range of skills and strategies with the classroom Has experience of working with children including Early Years We can offer you: An opportunity to join a committed, supportive team with happy, enthusiastic, and motivated children A well resourced school with excellent outdoor facilities Strong commitment to staff well-being with dedicated staff wellbeing days, access to the PCLC trust well being clinic (providing health and well being services) and access to free gym facilities, Opportunities for professional development 23 hours per week (Monday - Friday) 39 working weeks per year (44.7 paid weeks per year) Salary: Scale 3 Point 5 - £14,022.21 pro rata per annum (including fringe allowance) Closing date: 4pm, Monday 31st August 2026 Interviews: Friday 4th September 2026 ‘PCLC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service’