Class Learning Support Assistant - Nursery / Early Years

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic class learning support assistant to work predominantly in EYFS, however could be placed elsewhere in the future.

Applications are welcome from candidates with NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification.

This qualification is essential.

The successful candidate will be:

• Able to develop positive relationships with pupils and able to use a variety of strategies to meet individual needs.

• Proactive, well-organised and willing to work collaboratively with the class teacher, year group leader and other LSAs.

• Able to engage and enthuse pupils to participate in sessions.

• Passionate about supporting all groups of children in order to enhance the quality of their learning and raise pupil achievement.

• Flexible and work well as part of a team.

• Able to support in developing an engaging learning environment for pupils, both inside and outside.

We can offer:

• A well-resourced learning environment

• A cohesive and enthusiastic staff team

• Polite and motivated pupils

• Support and commitment to continuing professional development

• A positive, engaged wider school community.

Why Work With Us?

As an employer, we are committed to promoting career development and recognise hard work and effort. As an equal opportunities employer we offer from day one of your employment parental leave, compassionate leave and carers leave at or above the statutory levels. We are committed to wellbeing and flexible working requests which can be submitted from day one.

As an employee, you will be covered by our excellent well-being support and medical cover programmes provided through the Spark and Medicash organisations. This includes access 24 hours a day to a GP helpline, physiotherapy, optical support, dental treatment, and access to a counselling service.

Rise Park Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (with children's barred list check)

Rise Park Academies is an equal opportunities employer including blind recruitment.

"We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, disability, religion or belief, age or sex and sexual orientation.”

The Trust's January 2026 Staff Survey results confirm it is a great, safe, and supportive place to work. Staff are significantly more likely to recommend the Trust as a good employer compared to the national benchmark. This positive sentiment is consistent throughout, with general job satisfaction and communication outcomes also being substantially higher than the national benchmark. The Trust is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we welcome applications from the whole community. All applications for flexible working will be accommodated if operationally feasible.

Further details can be downloaded from our website www.riseparkacademies.co.uk or from requesting a school tour which are highly encouraged. Please call the school on 01708 761935 and ask to speak to Lynne Truman to make an appointment.

If you are looking to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic setting and are committed to providing the very best experience for our staff and pupils, we would love to meet you.

Closing date: Thursday 12th November

Interview date: Thursday 19th November

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. If you are interested in the role, please submit your application as early as possible.

The use of AI is strictly forbidden to assist in any way with the interview/application process.