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Job summary

A local educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to aid in the Nursery provision. This role involves planning and implementing activities, maintaining records, and supporting children's development in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate must have experience working with children, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative spirit. The position is part-time with a fixed term ending in August 2026, offering a supportive team atmosphere and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive working environment
Opportunity for professional development
Nurturing school community

Qualifications

  • Experience in planning and implementing educational activities for children.
  • Knowledge of child development principles and practices.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records of children's progress.

Responsibilities

  • Plan educational activities tailored to children's needs.
  • Assist in maintaining a safe and stimulating environment.
  • Collaborate with teachers and parents to support children's development.

Skills

Planning and implementing activities
Understanding of child development
Record keeping
Excellent communication
Team collaboration

Education

Relevant experience with children

Tools

SeeSaw online learning platform
Job description
Learning Support Assistant - Level 1 - Nursery - Neyland Community School

Salary: Grade 3 – £24,796 pro‑rata. 24.5 hours per week term time only for 46.8 weeks per annum equating to £17,143.50 pro‑rata, rising to 47.8 weeks (£17,509.82 pro‑rata) per annum after five years’ service.

Learning Support Assistant (Level 1 – Point 3 of PayScale). Temporary Fixed‑Term – 28.5 hours (13 April – 31 August 2026, inclusive). We are looking for a capable Level 1 Learning Support Assistant to work in our Nursery provision.

At Neyland Community School we are passionate about providing the highest quality care for all our children in a fun, stimulating and caring environment. We love the outdoors and promote active learning opportunities in all weathers.

The role will be to support children and colleagues within the Nursery and to implement the daily routine by supporting check‑in, learning activities through play and group work and being a proactive member of the team.

Responsibilities
  • Plan and implement appropriate programmes of activity for the children in collaboration with the Nursery Manager.
  • Understand the Nursery systems of record keeping and keep records of the children’s development, using the online learning journey called SeeSaw.
  • Assist with the Breakfast Club routines each morning.
  • Provide an attractive and stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays, indoors and out, relevant to the ages and needs of the children, which encourage independence, self‑motivation and eagerness to learn.
  • Provide a high‑quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds and stages of development.
  • Be familiar with the National Minimum Standards and guidelines and recommendations of good practice and assist in their implementation.
  • Share responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in the Nursery.
  • Liaise with parents and encourage their involvement in the aims of the Nursery and in all aspects of their child’s care.

The vacancy is for 28.5 hours per over five days, Monday to Thursday from 08:30 to 15:00 and 08:30 to 13:00 Friday.

We can offer a warm, nurturing school community underpinned by a strong ethos and the support of a hardworking, committed team of staff and governors. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of and shape the practice in our school.

Our recent successful Estyn Inspection (March 2023) noted many strengths. Neyland Community School is a place where pupils, staff and families feel welcomed and supported. The school provides a rich, broad and balanced range of learning experiences and additional provision.

Our ethos of ‘going above and beyond’ is actively demonstrated. It is key that the successful applicant is part of this and demonstrates skills to actively become part of our positive and caring ethos, whilst providing rich learning experiences to our pupils.

If you require further information about the role then please contact the Headteacher on HewittC30@Hwbcymru.net or to arrange a visit.

For more about our effective school, visit our website neylandcommunity‑school.co.uk and our Facebook Page.

Closing Date: Monday 23rd February
Shortlisting: Tuesday 24th February
Interviews: Thursday 12th March

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check. Where appropriate, the personal information collected will be shared with Cifas to prevent fraud and other unlawful conduct. Further details of data protection rights can be found at Cifas website.

Applicants must ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for this vacancy.

Please note that Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK.

Guidance Note: Use of AI and Accuracy of Information
  • We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant’s full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
  • Providing information that is false, misleading or exaggerated, whether generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
  • By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.
Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults to ensure they are as safe as possible. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk and the methods by which the Council’s duties are fulfilled.

This policy applies to all Council employees, workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone’s business whether they work for or on behalf of the Council.

Support & Additional Information
  • Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you are unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.
  • Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.
  • Local Government employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as of 01/04/2025.
  • We have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Welsh language skills are not necessary

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

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