Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant (Rudyard Kipling Primary School and Nursery)

Salary: 27254 to 27694 per annum pro rata
Contract type: Fixed Term
Working pattern: Part-time Term-Time Only

Closing date: Friday 27th February 2026 9am
Interview date: Friday 6th March 2026

How to apply: Please download the Application Form and Job Description and Person Specification. Alternatively please email James Stanley School Business Manager

Who to contact if you have a query: James Stanley School Business Manager

The Governors of Rudyard Kipling Primary School and Nursery wish to appoint a charismatic highly motivated and nurturing Learning Support Assistant on a fixed term basis. This post will be to support children within our school who require individualised creative and purposeful provision. This post is attached to Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) funding and is fixed term for 1 year in the first instance.

We are looking for a special person:

• To join and further develop our nurturing and inclusive culture that strives for children to reach their full potential
• To support the learning of children working on individualised learning plans
• To plan fun creative playful and engaging activities
• To be reflective and flexible
• To work within a team in partnership with the SENCo class teachers and other colleagues to support the children in reaching their best outcomes
• To dynamically risk assess and manage childrens safety
• To believe in outdoor education and embrace our wonderful grounds and resources
• To follow our Empowerment Approach and School Values to enhance the childrens learning
• To have an understanding of strategies which support SEND learners such as Just Right Makaton Visuals structure and routine
• To have experience of supporting children with challenging needs and behaviour
• To establish positive relationships with parents and families

We can offer you:

• A supportive induction process
• Opportunities for you to develop your practice
• A school which has nurture at the heart of everything we do
• A friendly dedicated and caring staff team
• Amazing children who are proud and respectful of their school
• A lively vibrant face paced and energetic environment
• Wonderful school grounds Forest School and access to the beautiful countryside for outdoor learning

Our school is committed to inclusion and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled LGB male or trans as these groups are currently under-represented in our Directorate workforce.

Please note that we do not accept a Curriculum Vitae as a form of application.