Job Introduction
Are you excited about working with young children and want to help inspire them?
Do you enjoy working with children and supporting them to reach their potential?
Parsonage Farm Nursery and Infant School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Year R Learning Support Assistant to join our great team from January 2025 or ASAP.
The role will involve supporting Year R children in class and over lunchtime. We are looking for someone to work 2 or 3 hours per day which must cover 11.45am – 1.15pm – but we are flexible about the other hours e.g. could be 10.30am – 1.30pm or 11am to 2pm. There may be some extra hours as well.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate empathy for children and be responsive to their needs, be able to work under direction and under their own initiative and enjoy being part of a hard-working team.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a warm, caring personality
- Puts the needs of the children first
- Has a good understanding of young children’s needs and how to develop these
- Has high expectations of learning and behaviour for all children
- Has the confidence to support children who may exhibit more challenging behaviours
- Is committed to ensure that every child reaches their potential
- Has the patience and imagination to help and inspire children with all areas of EYFS
- Is able to work under the direction of the class teacher but also can show initiative
- Has excellent team working skills
- Has an ability to communicate effectively with children and staff
- Is conscientious and enthusiastic
- Has a good sense of humour
We can offer:
- A welcoming school environment with friendly staff and children
- Happy, well-motivated children, who are keen to learn
- A school that is proud of its achievements and excited to continue to develop further
- A supportive Year R and whole school team
- Fantastic school grounds
- An enriched curriculum experience for all
- Friendly and fun staff team
- A total commitment to supporting your professional development
- Opportunities for training and learning new skills
The post is initially for two terms but could continue after that.
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Kath Greenway, Headteacher on 01252 548003 or email k.greenway@parsonagefarm.hants.sch.uk to arrange an appointment and 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.
