Job Introduction
Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, resilient and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our infant school community. This is an exciting opportunity to join a class team to help our children thrive emotionally, socially and academically in a nurturing environment.
At our school, Happiness, Respect and Creativity shape everything we do. We are seeking someone who shares these values and is committed to giving every child the chance to shine.
About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
- Build warm, trusting relationships that help children feel happy and secure
- Model respect, kindness and fairness in every interaction
- Use a playful approach to support learning and engagement
- Provide 1:1 or small group support for children with a range of social, emotional and communication needs
- Help pupils regulate their emotions using positive behaviour strategies
- Work closely with teachers, the SENCo and external professionals
- Support personal care needs when required
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive and inspiring classroom environment
This role is ideal for someone who is calm, compassionate and eager to join a team to make each day the best it can be for every child.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with young children in a school, nursery, voluntary or similar setting
- Has good literacy and numeracy skills, including GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
- Enjoys working as part of a team while also being able to use their own initiative
- Remains calm, patient and positive in challenging situations
- Builds strong relationships with children, colleagues and families
- Is enthusiastic about learning and developing professionally
- Brings energy, enthusiasm and positivity to the classroom
- Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and ensuring the very best outcomes for every child
Experience supporting children with SEND, communication difficulties or social and emotional needs would be advantageous, although full training and support will be provided.
Why Join Us?
- A warm, values-driven school where every child is known and cared for
- Supportive staff team with strong leadership and guidance
- Regular training in behaviour support, SEND, and emotional regulation
- Opportunities to develop your skills and progress in education
- A joyful environment where happiness, respect and creativity and are celebrated
Then you could be what we are looking for!
We strongly advise and welcome visits to the school to meet with our wonderful staff and to find out more about joining our team. However, if this is difficult due to timeframes, please do ring the school to arrange a telephone conversation to find out more. Please contact our Administrative Officer, Tanya Mills adminoffice@wootey-inf.hants.sch.uk 01420 83656 to arrange a visit/call and to request an application pack.
Thank you, we can’t wait to meet you!
Please apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy if suitable candidates are secured.
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.