Learning Support Assistant - Kirkby la Thorpe CE Primary Academy

Kirkby la Thorpe Church of England Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team on a one-year fixed-term contract. Kirkby la Thorpe is a small, rural Church of England primary academy where our caring and committed staff work closely together to provide pupils with high-quality learning opportunities and the support needed to achieve their full potential.

This is a rewarding and varied role, providing both classroom support and targeted learning support across the school. The successful candidate will work with a range of pupils, including those requiring one-to-one support, and will also undertake Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) duties to provide class teacher cover as required. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We Are Looking For An Applicant Who Will:

• Hold a Level 3 full and relevant childcare qualification.
• Support teaching and learning within the classroom.
• Deliver phonics, reading, writing and mathematics interventions and learning activities.
• Deliver planned phonics and mathematics lessons to groups of pupils and, where appropriate, whole classes.
• Provide one-to-one support for pupils with additional needs where required.
• Work alongside teachers to promote positive learning behaviours and pupil progress.
• Provide HLTA cover for class teachers as required.
• Be flexible and willing to work across all year groups and key stages.
• Develop effective and positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community.
• Be hardworking, organised and committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.
• Promote our values of Kindness, Learning and Tolerance alongside our Christian ethos.

The Role Will Include:

• General Teaching Assistant support throughout the school.
• Delivering phonics and mathematics teaching to individuals, small groups and whole classes.
• Providing learning support and one-to-one support where needed.
• Covering classes during teacher absence, PPA time and leadership release time.
• Supporting pupils with a wide range of learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Being deployed across the school according to the needs of pupils and the academy.
• Working with pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 as required.

We Can Offer:

• Enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking children.
• A supportive and dedicated staff team.
• A caring and inclusive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A varied and rewarding role where every day is different.

Hours: 27 hours per week (25 hours Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant and 2 hours HLTA cover)

Grade: G3.6

Contract: Fixed-term for one year.

Start Date: January 2027.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Kirkby la Thorpe Church of England Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo all necessary pre-employment checks, including:

• An Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check.
• Online searches on shortlisted candidates, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
• Verification of identity, qualifications and right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory professional references.
• Any other statutory checks required for the post.

We are committed to creating a culture of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to uphold this commitment and contribute to a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for our pupils. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.