Job Introduction
EYFS Learning Support Assistant
- Closing date: Friday 6 June
- Interview Date : Thursday 19 June (AM)
- Job Start Date: 1 September 2025
- Contract/ Hours : 8:15 – 15:00, Monday to Friday, One Year Fixed Term Contract
- Key stage: Early Years
- Salary : C grade / dependant on experience
- Location of role : Calmore Infant School
- Contact e-mail address: adminoffice@calmore-inf.hants.sch.uk
We are looking for an enthusiastic and exceptional Learning Support Assistant to support a class teacher with a small group of SEN children (EYFS) in our happy and successful school. We pride ourselves in nurturing and supporting every child and knowing every child as an individual. We are a supportive, happy team and go the extra mile for all children.
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who:
- Will be committed to high quality learning inside and outside the classroom
- Has recent experience of the EYFS curriculum with Level 3 childcare qualification
- Has experience with SEN
- Can support the teacher with general classroom tasks, such as assisting with provisions, storage and maintenance of learning resources, displays, art materials etc, and any other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post
- Is able to implement planned tasks organised by the teacher or SENCO
- To construct support material for SEN under the supervision of a teacher or SENCO
- Has a really good understanding of the way in which children learn
- Provides exciting and inspiring learning experiences for every child in their care
- Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour for all children
- Is confident and competent at using ICT to support learning
- Can undertake appropriate training where necessary
- Can accompany children on off-site visits under teacher supervision
- Is a team player who can demonstrate good interpersonal skills and is self–reflective, with excellent communication skills
- Committed to high standards of personal and professional development
- Has a good sense of humour, is enthusiastic, ambitious and able to work with initiative
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to work in a fantastic school
- Enthusiastic and energetic children
- A caring, friendly environment where there is genuine commitment to raising standards of learning and care for all
- An experienced, enthusiastic, focused and approachable leadership team
- A creative and engaging curriculum
- The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils
- A strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff to work alongside you within a supportive and constructive ethos
How to apply:
Please email our Admin Officer, Nic Gurd (adminoffice@calmore-inf.hants.sch.uk) for an application pack.
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.
