Monkwick Infant School Learning Support Assistant (EYFS) Pay Range: Local Government Scale 3 (Point 5-6) Actual Salary From: £15,077 - £15,316 per annum Hours/Weeks: 26.25 hours, 39 working weeks Start Date: As soon as possible - Fixed term until 31st August 2025 Working Hours: 08:45am - 15:00pm Monday-Friday with a 60 minute unpaid lunch break. The Role We are seeking an EYFS LSA to complement the professional work of teachers by supporting children with additional needs in the classroom. Working with individuals and small groups of children supporting with learning, behaviour and communication under the direction of the class teacher. Our school is a nurturing and friendly place at the heart of our community. We work together to develop curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Through an environment which is inclusive, creative and respectful we can flourish and reach our full potential. Our vision and values statement were agreed upon by our staff and the community that we serve. Some of your key responsibilities will include: To provide support to pupils with additional needs across EYFS and provide particular and skilled support to pupils with severe learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties Working with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of teaching staff Understand specific learning needs and styles and provide differentiated support to pupils individually and within a group Promote the inclusion and acceptance of children with special needs within the classroom ensuring access to lessons and their content through appropriate clarification, explanation and resources (The full details can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification). We're looking for you if you have: GCSE Maths and English at Grace C or above. Experience of working with EYFS children. Ability to interact positively with pupils, parents and colleagues. Ability to supervise and organise pupils. Why work for The Sigma Trust, Monkwick Infant School? We can offer you: • A Health Cash Plan • Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings • Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice • Cycle to Work scheme • Eye care plan • Annual free flu vaccination • Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms • Discounted cinema tickets • Eligible for Blue Light Card Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation. Additional Information: For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk To Apply To apply for this post, please click Apply. Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information. Closing date: Midnight 5th January 2025 Interviews: Tuesday 14th January 2025 The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.