Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant The Merton Primary School Fixed Term Contract until 25th August 2025 Contracted Hrs: 28.75 hours per week Working Wks: Term Time + Inset Days (39 weeks) Grade: Grade 5, Pts 7 to 8 Salary: £16,232 to £16,489 per annum Start Date: ASAP, An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant to join The Merton Primary School on a fixed term basis until 25th August 2025, at which point it will be reviewed subject to continued funding. The post holder will be required to work with children and colleagues across all year groups in the school. The successful candidate will provide classroom support for children of all abilities and will scaffold and support them to achieve the highest standards of progress and achievement. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and teamwork skills, who is adaptable to meet the needs of our pupils, with a willingness to learn. The post holder will need to be committed to the achievement of all children and have high-quality teaching and learning knowledge. This role is a rewarding one with a successful candidate having the opportunity to positively develop and encourage our pupils in both their academic and social life. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become part of a strong and experienced team and be supported to enhance and develop their own skillset via CPD opportunities.

Are you looking to gain experience in a classroom setting? Are you looking to build a career that gives you a genuine sense of achievement and fulfilment? Would you like to work in an innovative school as part of a supportive, resilient, successful, and hardworking team? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!, The ideal candidate will:

• Hold an NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience Have the ability to build excellent relationships with colleagues and children Be flexible and have the ability to work as part of team Have high-quality teaching and learning knowledge Have good literacy and numeracy skills Have excellent communication skills In return we offer: Opportunity to work within a supportive team Opportunities for career development with access to apprenticeship and training schemes Generous annual leave entitlements Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (24% contribution by the employer) Employee Support Service (counselling) for employees and close family members (24/7 support) Employee Discount and Benefit Scheme Opportunity for an annual flu vaccination