The Governors of Robins Lane Community Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding and compassionate Learning Assistant Level 2 who embodies our school motto – ‘Aim High, Fly High’.
The post is to start on 5th January 2027 and is temporary until 31st August 2027.
The hours for the post are Monday to Friday, 12.30pm-5.30pm, term-time only + 5 inset days.
Responsibilities
- Believe they can make a difference
- Be supportive of the inclusive ethos of the school
- Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
- Be enthusiastic and motivate children
- Be committed to raising standards
- Be flexible and hard-working
- Be sensitive to the needs of our children and families
Benefits
- Happy, caring children with a thirst for learning
- An opportunity to make a difference
- A strong, shared vision for our school
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- A supportive and encouraging team of staff and governors
Working at Robins Lane Primary School
Our WINGS values are at the heart of everything we do.
WINGS values
- Warm-hearted;
- Inspire;
- Never Give Up;
- Genuine;
- Strive to Succeed
We want our children to know and value their roots whilst building the knowledge, confidence and curiosity to venture out into the wider world where they can ‘Aim high and fly high’. To support this, we have a wonderful and dedicated team of staff and governors. We work together collaboratively and with mutual trust and respect. We invest in the wellbeing and happiness of every individual staff member. We buy into a comprehensive wellbeing package for every member of our team, which offers financial and legal advice, medical advice and support, mental health support (including counselling), GP appointments and musculoskeletal services. We want our staff to be healthy and happy and support everyone having a positive work/life balance.
Come join us – where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares.
Robins Lane is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Visits to our school are welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning our school office on 01744 678503 or emailing robinslane@sthelens.gov.uk.
Closing date: Thursday 5th November 2026
Shortlisting: Friday 6th November 2026 (Candidates will be contacted by telephone or email following this)
Interviews are scheduled to take place week beginning 9th November 2026.
This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation.
The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.
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