Learning Support Assistant Level 2

Learning Support Assistant for Phase 1

Salary Grade: Level 2

Working Pattern: Full time 8:30am-3.30pm Monday Friday. Term time only plus 5 days INSET

Contact: Fixed Term until August 2027

Required From: 1st September 2026

The Governors, staff and children at Lewis Street Primary School are looking to appoint a highly skilled and nurturing Learning Support Assistant to work in in Phase 1 (Nursery, Reception and Year 1). All children deserve the very best and we are looking for a professional who have experience of working with Early Years and Year 1 children in a primary setting. The role will be based in our Early Years and Year 1 classes, supporting teaching and learning, delivering small group work and interventions including RWI Phonics

The successful candidate will

• Have experience of working with pupils in Early Years and/or Key Stage 1.
• Have an excellent understanding the EYFS and Year 1 Curriculum and be RWI phonics trained/experienced.
• Have a secure understanding of SEND, behaviour and the importance of relationships.
• Be creative and can support the engagement of learning in the classroom.
• Be able to inspire and motivate children.
• Work in partnership with parents/carers and other members of staff to promote the well-being and educational progress of each pupil.
• Be an excellent and positive communicator with both children and adults.
Work well within a team, contributing to the shared ethos and values of the school and partnership.

In return we can offer you

• An inclusive ethos where the values of excellence, respect, challenge and self-belief are at the forefront of everything we do
• Supportive and high quality CPD,
• A forward-thinking school with dedicated and highly skilled staff.

Lewis Street is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. An online search may be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

Please write a letter of application, no longer than two sides of A4 to Claire Kinch, Head of School, ***email_hidden***

Closing Date: Tuesday 30 th June 2026

Interview Date: Friday 3 rd July 2026

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