Learning Support Assistant at Pinehurst Primary School

About the school

Pinehurst Primary School is a two form entry school with Nursery provision for 2 and 3 year olds in the heart of Anfield. Our vision and values are 'Experience, Excel and Enjoy' and these underpin our work. 

The Headteacher and Governing Body of Pinehurst Primary School wish to recruit a Learning Support Assistant  to join our committed team.

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated individuals with a proven track record of being an excellent Learning Support Assistant to work with our Head Teacher and our committed team.

About the role

The Headteacher and Local Governing Body of Pinehurst Primary School wish to recruit a Learning Support Assistant  to join our committed team.

The role will require the individual to provide flexible support over time across the school in EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

For this role experience of working in Early Years is essential, experience of working with pupils in Reception, including those with SEND needs is desirable. Experience of teaching phonics through the Read Write Inc programme and Maths through ‘Maths No problem’ would be desirable.  

Please state your recent experience and areas of strength in your application.

Personal qualities

Knowledge of:

How children develop

How to support children in literacy and numeracy

Supporting children with Special Educational Needs

How children learn and how to motivate them

The ability to:

Work with an individual or a group

Reinforce teaching points during teacher input

Clear up misunderstandings and sort out misconceptions

Teach new concepts as agreed with the class teacher

Model acceptable behaviour

Extend children’s thinking skills

Assess children’s understanding of text and reading skills

Assess children’s understanding of maths concepts

Discuss with children their understanding of learning objectives

Suggest ways of developing learning

Encourage good social skills

Liaise with the SENCO and outside agencies

Take an active involvement in planning

A person who :

Has a calm approach 

Maintains confidentiality 

Has a good sense of humour 

Has an empathetic nature 

Is enthusiastic 

Has the ability to adapt to a variety of situations 

Demonstrates initiative in the class room 

Works well as part of a team

How to apply

Please apply online via My New Term 

The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants for the post will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes and satisfactory pre-employment checks, including online searches, and references.