Level 3 EYFS Learning Support Assistant at St Marys CofE Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2025/SMCPS/26971
  Location
Poynton Road, Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4JR
  Contract Type
Fixed Term
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£13.69 - £14.59 Hourly
  Closing Date
12:00pm, 6th Jan 2026
  Start Date
Depends on notice period of current job
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
16/01/2026
   Interview Date(s)           16/01/2026
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Post Title: LEVEL 3 EYFS LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Reporting to: SARAH NORTH - HEADTEACHER 

Salary: £13.69-£14.59 per hour / £16415.00 - £17497.00 per annum 

Hours: 27.5 HOURS PER WEEK - 8:45am - 15:15pm MON-FRI - Term time only 

Location: ST MARYS CE PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY, SHAWBURY, SHREWSBURY, SY4 4JR 


Core Purpose of Role:

  • Support high-quality early years learning by assisting with planned activities and routines in line with the EYFS framework.
  • Work directly with children to support their learning, development, and well-being, either individually or in small groups.
  • Promote children’s personal, social, and emotional development, encouraging confidence, independence, and positive relationships.
  • Support children with additional needs (SEND, EAL, or other barriers) to ensure access to the curriculum.
  • Assist with observation and assessment of children’s progress and provide feedback to the teacher or Key Person.
  • Implement learning activities that encourage exploration, play, and creativity in line with EYFS outcomes.
  • Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Work in partnership with parents and carers to support continuity of care and learning.
  • Contribute to planning and preparation of activities and resources to meet the developmental needs of children.
  • Support routines and transitions, such as snack times, toileting, and group activities, to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Promote positive behaviour and model expected conduct for children in line with the setting’s policies.

Duties:

  • Support children’s learning and development through planned activities and play.
  • Work with individuals or small groups to provide focused support
  • Encourage children’s independence, confidence, and social skills.
  • Observe and record children’s progress, contributing to assessments and reports.
  • Support children during routines and transitions (snack times, toileting, outdoor play, circle time).
  • Contribute ideas for activities that enhance learning and development.
  • Help set up, maintain, and tidy learning areas and resources.
  • Ensure the learning environment is safe, inclusive, and stimulating for all children.
  • Follow safeguarding and child protection policies, reporting concerns promptly.
  • Promote positive behaviour and model appropriate conduct for children.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, other LSAs, and external professionals to support children’s needs.
  • Build positive relationships with parents and carers, supporting continuity of learning and care.
  • Support transition processes for children starting, moving within, or leaving the setting

Knowledge and Qualifications:

Essential, i.e. the postholder must have:

  • Level 3 Early Years qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, BTEC Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning & Development).
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, typically grade C/4 or above.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to early years practice.
  • Safeguarding and child protection training (or willingness to undertake).
  • Basic first aid training (desirable in some settings, essential in others).
  • Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and its learning outcomes.
  • Awareness of SEND, EAL, and other barriers to learning, and strategies to support inclusive practice.
  • Understanding of behaviour management strategies appropriate for early years.
  • Awareness of safeguarding and child protection procedures and responsibilities.

Desirable, i.e. the postholder would ideally have:

  • Level 3 or above in first aid (Paediatric First Aid preferred).
  • Training in behaviour management or positive handling (e.g., Team Teach).
  • Additional early years or childcare certifications, e.g., Forest School Leader, ELSA, or Thrive practitioner
  • Knowledge of specialist early years interventions, e.g., speech and language programmes, phonics schemes, or social-emotional learning programmes.
  • Awareness of inclusive practice for diverse needs, including children with complex SEND or EAL.
  • Familiarity with assessment frameworks beyond EYFS, e.g., transition to Key Stage 1 or early literacy/numeracy assessments.
  • Knowledge of restorative practice or positive behaviour approaches in early years.
  • Understanding of outdoor learning, forest schools, or experiential learning approaches.





Contact Details

  Lucy Edge
  01939250323
  lucy.edge@stmarys.empowermat.co.uk


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