Level 2 EYFS Learning Support Practitioner 38 weeks per year, 30 hours per week 8:45am – 3:15pm (1/2 hour lunch break) Scale 2, scp 3 - 4 ( £12.45 - £12.65 per hour) We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and hardworking colleague to join our large and popular school. Our school, which is part of the Learning Community Trust, is a friendly and caring school offering lots of exciting opportunities for children and staff. We are proud of the diverse school population we serve and value every child as an individual. The school has a thriving nursery, is home to one of only two specialist Speech and Language units in the local authority and is proud to serve the local community of Wellington and beyond. As an EYFS Learning Support Practitioner, you will primarily work alongside a teacher to support children with their learning but will also have the opportunity to lead interventions. You will be part of a dedicated team of people and be fully involved in the life of the school. We are looking for a colleague who already has some experience of working in an EYFS/Nursery setting. You will need to: Have a passion for inclusion, diversity, and equality Have the highest expectations of yourself and the children Work as part of a team to remove barriers to learning to engage and inspire all learners. Know how to support pupils’ learning and development. Be flexible and adaptable Hold all children with unconditional positive regard and respond. to them calmly and consistently, with warmth, care and empathy. Have a minimum of NVQ 2 /BTEC or other relevant childcare qualification In return we can offer: An excellent opportunity for you to develop your practice with a commitment to your continued professional development A highly skilled and supportive school team Friendly and welcoming staff Well-motivated happy children who love to come to school and are excited about learning An opportunity to work within a well-respected local academy. The Learning Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and young people. All post holders are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including a check on the children’s barred list) and an online search for the successful applicant. References will be checked following the Learning Community Trust recruitment and selection process. In line with the Statutory Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education an online check will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.We are committed to equality and diversity and follow the Safer Recruitment practices as set out in the Statutory Guidance - Keeping Children Safe in Education. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66d7301b9084b18b95709f75/Keeping_children_safe_in_education_2024.pdf For more information regarding our school’s commitment to safeguarding, please see our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy: Complete the attached application Form.All completed application forms and supporting statements should be e-mailed directly to the School at Lesley.stephensonlct.education Closing date for applications: Monday 13 th January 2025 Interviews will take place Thursday 16 th January 2025 Attached documents Job Description Application Form School Information