Keyingham Primary School is seeking to appoint a Level 3, EYFS Learning Support Assistant to join our Foundation Stage team.  Keyingham Primary School is part of The Consortium Academy Trust. We are ambitious about the future, creating learning environments and excellence in teaching and learning that provide our children and young people with the best chance at a successful future. Coupled with this is the commitment, care and investment in our people, who we believe are our greatest asset. If you are a team player who is looking for a varied and interesting new career opportunity within a Foundation Stage Unit, then we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a level 3 EYFS Learning Support Assistant, you will play an active role in supporting high quality teaching and learning within the Foundation Stage Unit. You will contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of engaging, child-initiated learning experiences that support children in achieving the Early Learning Goals. You will take responsibility for leading targeted activities and intervention groups, including daily phonics teaching, using assessment information to support pupil progress and close gaps in learning. Working closely with the EYFS Lead and wider team, you will use your professional judgement to observe, assess and adapt provision to meet the developmental needs of all learners.

The role requires a proactive and reflective practitioner who can create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment. You will support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development, using the Thrive Approach to promote wellbeing and positive engagement. You will also contribute to the planning and implementation of support for pupils with SEND, working collaboratively with the SEND team and external professionals where required.

About You

The successful candidate will have previous practical experience of working within a Foundation Stage Unit within a school setting. Candidates will also be educated to GCSE standard pass rates with a minimum of a Level 3 relevant qualification.

You will demonstrate a secure understanding of the EYFS framework and early years pedagogy, including how to plan and adapt continuous and enhanced provision to meet children’s developmental needs, and be confident in applying this to support high-quality teaching and learning. A strong understanding of synthetic phonics is essential, alongside experience of delivering targeted interventions.

You will be a proactive and reflective practitioner, able to work independently using initiative while also contributing effectively as part of a team. You will have the ability to assess pupil needs, adapt provision and implement strategies that support progress and development.

Strong communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues. A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and promoting pupil wellbeing is essential, alongside a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school.

What WE can Offer YOU

In return for your skills and experience, we provide a supportive and friendly environment to develop and thrive. We offer all staff access to an excellent pension (TPS/LGPS); a generous annual leave entitlement with additional shutdown days over the Christmas period; staff development opportunities; free onsite car parking; and a supportive induction programme.

For an informal discussion about this post, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Chadwick, EYFS Lead via 01964 622319.  For further information and how to apply for this position please visit the School Website – www.keyinghaprimaryschool.co.uk.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact our People Services team via peopleservices@consortiumtrust.co.uk

You can complete the “Additional Requirements” section of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process.

The Consortium Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS disclosure, in line with the usual terms and conditions of employment at The Consortium Academy Trust.