Support Learning Assistant

Start date January 2025
32.5 Hours per Week Term Time Only
Fixed term till July 2025
Grade 3 - £24,404 Pro rota
Actual salary £18,615

St John’s is a large, successful primary academy that is committed to providing an excellent education for its pupils. The academy is located in Essington and attracts pupils from the village and surrounding districts in the Walsall and Wolverhampton area. It caters for pupils from the age of 2 to 11 and has a Before and After School provision. At present there are 690 children on roll and numbers are expected to remain at this level moving forward.

 We are seeking an energetic, caring and dedicated individual to join our team as a Support Learning Assistant in our Early Years setting.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for working with children and a strong understanding of child development, particularly children ages 2 to 5.

If appointed, you will work alongside an experienced team and deliver an engaging curriculum to meet the needs of all our children.

A good knowledge of the ‘’Development Matters Curriculum guidance’’ is desirable and your experience of supporting children will be fundamental to ensure the pupils you support are nurtured, motivated and excited to learn.

This role will start on a fixed-term contract, with the intention of extending the contract upon review at the end of the fixed term.

How to Apply:

Further details and an application form are available below to download.  

It is recommended that potential candidates arrange a visit to the academy.  Appointments can be made by emailing lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy

Completed applications should be emailed to lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy

Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted by phone or e-mail.

Closing Date:     11th December 2024

Interviews:       Week beginning 16th December 2024