Learning Support Assistant

Woodlands; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Blackburn is hiring a professional, caring individual to assist the class teacher and support children's education. The role involves classroom duties, supervising students during breaks, and possibly providing intimate care support. Applicants should have a minimum GCSE Grade C in English and Maths, strong communication skills, and a desire to motivate and support students. The position offers flexibility in working hours, primarily during term time, with an initial fixed term contract until August 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE Grade C in English and Maths or equivalent required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Experience with children requiring additional support is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in various duties to support pupil progress.
• Provide ad hoc support to pupils in the classroom as needed.
• Supervise pupils during breaktime and lunchtime.

Skills

Ability to enthuse and motivate children

Commitment to high standards of learning

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Experience working with students needing support

Willingness to develop skills

Education

GCSE Grade C in English and Maths, or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a professional, caring individual whowants to provide the best possible education for our children.

The role will involve assisting the class teacher in a range of duties to support pupils to make progress on targeted be asked to provide ad hoc support to other pupils in the classroom. You will provide playground supervision as needed during breaktime and lunchtime. The role may occasionally require intimate care support.

We need:

• An individual whohas the ability to enthuse and motivate children.
• A commitment tosupport the highest standardsoflearning.
• An ability to communicate, work as part of a successful team, take on board advice and use initiative.
• An individual who is organised, efficient and flexible in their approach.
• Someone who has experience of workingwith students who require support to understand concepts and express their ideas both verbally and in writing.
• Someone witha willingnessto further develop and widentheir own skills.

We can offer some flexibility in working hours, with support required from 9:15-12:45. This role is a term time only, initially a fixed term contract until 31/08/26. We would like the suitable candidate to start as soon as possible and may contact candidates as applications are submitted.

Previous experience of the knowledge and skills for the role is desirable although not essential. A sense of enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and a professional outlook is key. We have in the past taken in people changing career for this role, with full induction and training offered to support you in the first 6 weeks.

The applicant should have a minimum of GCSE Grade C in English and Maths, or equivalent, and have good verbal and written skills.

Please apply via this website. Contact with the school prior to making an application is welcome.

We reserve the right to close and withdraw this advertisement before the advertised date if we receive a suitable application.

Fordcombe CE Primary School is part of the Tenax Schools Trust whichis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and all applicants are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.