Learning Support Assistant

Redfield Educate Together are looking for a highly skilled Learning Support Assistant, to join our team and support children in our school. Experience working in Reception or an EYFS setting is essential, and experience of working with SEND children is beneficial.

About Us

Redfield Educate Together is a place where every child is valued, and where we work hard to create a nurturing environment that supports their learning and well-being.Our school takes a relational approach, valuing connection, understanding, and trust over punitive or behaviourist methods. We believe that every child deserves compassion, patience, and support to thrive both academically and emotionally.Our pupils come from diverse backgrounds and as you may expect some of our children have SEN and some have been impacted by trauma or present with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.Inspected in May 2024 by OFSTED and graded RI - we are on a determined journey of improvement.Our community is diverse, inclusive, and brimming with potential.We value strong relationships at all levels — among children, staff, and families.Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of our children who come from diverse backgrounds? Do you thrive in a supportive school community where relationships are at the heart of everything we do?We are currently seeking a dedicated Learning Support

Assistant with the following attributes

Proven experience in a Reception or EYFS setting.An understanding of the importance of early learning and child development.An understanding of early childhood development and the EYFS curriculumA strong understanding of Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and how these can present in children.A calm, flexible, and resilient approach to supporting learners Experience and ability to support children with Special Educational Needs and

Disabilities (SEND) on a 1

1 basis or within small group settings. A comprehension of the impact of trauma on children. Skills to build positive and nurturing relationships with children to foster their development and well-being. Initiative, alongside the ability to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team. Proven experience in managing children with SEND, demonstrating effective strategies to support their learning journeys.

What we offer

A supportive and welcoming school community with a strong sense of belonging. Opportunities for professional development and training to further enhance your skills. A role that is both challenging and deeply rewarding, where no two days are the same. A school environment where relationships matter, and every staff member is valued. The opportunity to be part of an inclusive, vibrant, and supportive community. Access to a supportive Trust with ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and networking opportunities to enhance your career. A dedicated and supportive local governing body that values your input and contributions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you.

ETAT schools

Our school is part of a group of schools in the Educate Together Academy Trust which was established in 2014 and places inclusion at the heart of its thinking and seeks to ensure in its mission statement, that that ‘no child is an outsider. Our ethos at

Educate Together Academy Trust is

Equity-based - Through being equitable in our work, all children and staff will have equal access to their rights and, regardless of background, all will be equally respected. Aspirational - All of our children have the right to a holistic world class education. All of our work aims to ensure that every child can make progress and achieve well in every aspect of their education Child – centred - Children are at the heart of every decision and activity. Their voices are actively sought and listened to. They play a lead role in shaping their education. Collaborative - Our schools aim to be central to the communities they serve.This is a full-time permanent post-

Monday to Friday 8

30am - 3:45pm ( until 4.30pm on Wednesdays for staff meeting).Salary is NJC SP5 which is currently £26,428 pro rata. The actual salary is £21,550.Closing date 11th November at 9am. Interviews held shortly afterwards.