Job Introduction
LSA C or D grade depending on experience. Term Time only. Start date 1st September 2026.
This is an exciting time to join Shamblehurst Primary – as we are evaluating our current provision and developing it to meet the needs of our young leaners and build on their EYFS experiences.
We are developing our continuous provision in Year One, ensuring there are high quality resources and learning opportunities that are accessible for children throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors. We believe continuous provision offers children the chance to engage in active learning through hands on, play based activities. It can enable children to explore recent learning, practice new skills and follow their own interests. It gives children time to think and explore and the adults time to work flexibly to support children on an individual level.
We are looking for an LSA to work in Year One who
- Shares a determination and ambition for all our children to make the very best progress
- Is a magic weaver, ensuing our children are engaged and excited by their learning
- Ensures all children feel safe, secure, valued and included
- Has some experience in working in Key Stage 1
- Is creative and a team player
- Is inclusive in their practice
- Has high expectations
- Develops excellent relationships with parents and carers
- Works collaboratively with colleagues
- Loves supporting and inspiring children in Key Stage One.
In return we can offer you:
- Fabulous children
- A supportive and friendly staff team who plan to challenge and engage all children
- An inclusive mainstream primary school that is committed to ensuring a positive work life balance and high staff well being
- A senior leadership team with high aspirations for the whole school community
- A school that ensures high quality CPD to all staff
- Supportive parents and carers
Visit to the school are welcomed – we are offering times throughout Friday 12th June. Please contact the office to make an appointment. Tel 01489 782342.
Closing date Thursday 25th June
Interview Tuesday 30th June
Please apply using the attached application to adminoffice@shamblehurst.co.uk
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
