Are you passionate about giving children the best possible start in life?

At Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School, we are looking for a dedicated, energetic, and professional Early Years LSA to join our team. This is a rewarding role where you will play a vital part in accelerating the progress of our youngest learners, ensuring every child achieves their highest potential in a supportive and aspirational environment.

The Role

As an Early Years LSA, you will work within our Reception and Pre-School settings to provide high-quality educational support. You will be a Key Worker for a group of children, fostering positive relationships and delivering the Early Years Statutory Framework (EYFS) with creativity and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Targeted Support: Deliver interventions to individual children or small groups to accelerate learning and support those with SEND or EAL needs.
• Key Person: Act as a Key Worker in our Pre-School, maintaining learning journeys, progress checks, and transition plans. Building secure and trusting relationships with your key children, sup porting individual care needs, wellbeing and overall development
• Resource Management: Prepare and organise differentiated learning materials under the guidance of class teachers.
• Holistic Care: Support children’s emotional and social development, assisting with play skills, personal care (including nappy changing), and snack preparation.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the SENCO, teachers, and external professionals (like Speech Therapists) to ensure a cohesive approach to every child's needs.
• Safety & Wellbeing: Maintain a vigilant approach to safeguarding and health and safety, ensuring a secure environment for all.

About You

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates:

• High standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• The ability to work independently using your own initiative while being a proactive team player.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with parents, carers, and colleagues.
• A "can-do" attitude and a commitment to the school’s vision and values.

It would be desirable although not essential to have:-

• A thorough knowledge of the EYFS Statutory Framework and development matters.

·         Level 3 or above qualification in Primary Education

Why Join Haydon Abbey? At Haydon Abbey, you aren’t just a staff member; you’re a vital part of a forward-thinking learning community. We pride ourselves on a culture built on mutual respect and high expectations, where your voice directly shapes the future direction of our school. We are committed to your growth through robust CPD and regular training opportunities.

In addition to a supportive professional environment, we offer:

·         Financial Benefits: Access to the Local Authority Pension, sickness schemes, and exclusive discounts via the Blue Light Card and Bucks Employment perks.

·         Holistic Wellbeing: Comprehensive support for you and your family, including an Employee Assistance Package featuring legal advice and counselling services.

For further information about the role come and visit our school!!

To book a visit or for an informal discussion please contact the school office or email office@haydonabbey.bucks.sch.uk.

We will review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis as candidates apply. The job posting may be closed at our discretion once a suitable candidate has been selected.