Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant 

Salary information: Scale 3, Points 5-6: £17,377 - £17,663 per annum 

Hours of work: 30 hours per week, Term time only (38 weeks)

Work pattern: Monday - Friday, 8.30am – 3:30pm

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: September 2023

This is a fantastic and rare opportunity for someone wishing to join our school as a permanent classroom assistant (LSA). We are seeking someone to work in the classroom who can support the teacher and pupils with their learning. An NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification is essential as is experience of working in a primary setting.  

Excellent communication skills and a good standard of English are required. You must be hard-working, reliable, punctual and able to use initiative. Teamwork and reliability is important is it ensures that we achieve the very best outcomes for our children.

We pride ourselves on being able to make that difference to our pupil’s progress, having a low staff turnover, good morale, well behaved children as well as a supportive SLT and Governing Body.  

We are able to offer:

• A team of staff who are passionate about enabling all pupils to reach their potential
• A cohesive multi-cultural community 
• A supportive and encouraging Inclusion and Leadership Team, committed to raising standards
• A range of professional development opportunities and a structured training programme

If you feel that you are an ideal candidate for this role then we would be very interested to read your personal statement. Please note that we will only shortlist applicants who have fully completed their application with at least 2 referees.

Closing date: Sunday 16th July 2023 at Midnight 

Interviews: Week commencing 17th July 2023

CVs will not be accepted.

Cherry Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.