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?
If so, this is an opportunity for YOU!!
(Come and visit or phone to find out more)
Parsonage Farm Nursery and Infant School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Year R Learning Support Assistant to join our great team after October half term. This could be part time or full time but MUST be every day.
The role will be varied and will involve supporting Year R children in class, both inside and outside. It may involve supporting a child 1-1 for part of the day. It may involve supporting the children at lunchtime.
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.
An applicant with an NVQ Level 3 or EY experience is desirable but not essential.
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 school that is open to new ideas
- A supportive Year R and whole school team
- An active parent association who support school events
- Fantastic school grounds
- An enriched curriculum experience for all
- A friendly and fun staff team
- A total commitment to supporting your well-being and your professional development
- Opportunities for training and learning new skills
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a warm, caring personality
- Puts the needs of the children first
- 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 learning
- Is able to work under the direction of the class teacher but also can show initiative
- Is conscientious and enthusiastic
The post is initially until the end of the academic year but could continue after that.
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Susie Wraight on 01252 548003 or email s.wraight@parsonagefarm.hants.sch.uk to arrange an appointment/phone call and for an application pack.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. This is reflected in our recruitment and selection practices. All successful candidates will be subject to relevant employment checks.
Please note, the advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained. Therefore, early submission of applications is recommended.
