Learning Support Assistant

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Rubery and provide support within a vibrant Reception Class.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about early years education and helping young children develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning during their crucial first year of school.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and creative learning activities.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to support learning and development.
• Assist children in developing communication, social, and emotional skills.
• Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support children with varying learning needs and abilities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote independence.
• Assist with classroom preparation, displays, and learning resources.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience working with children in an educational, childcare, or nursery setting.
• Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years, or Supporting Teaching and Learning.
• Experience supporting children with additional learning needs.
• A nurturing and patient approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Passion for supporting children’s learning and development.

What We Offer

A friendly and supportive school environment
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Dedicated leadership team and experienced staff support
Opportunity to make a real difference in children’s educational journey
Potential for long-term opportunities

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Mia at [email removed] or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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