Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for We are seeking to appoint a caring, committed and supportive Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant to provide support for children throughout the school. This rewarding role will involve helping children access learning, build confidence and to continue to thrive academically and socially, as well as working with small groups, providing behaviour support strategies and delivering targeted interventions linked to individual targets. The successful candidate will: Have a TA qualification and ideally have experience of working with children who have additional needs Develop a positive and trusting relationship with children whilst maintaining consistent and clear boundaries Provide consistent, tailored support in class and during wider school activities Work closely with the class teacher, class Teaching Assistant and SENDCo to follow children’s individual support plans Foster independence, self-esteem and active participation in learning Possess strong numeracy and literacy skills Be proactive, imaginative and enthusiastic with their support Have high expectations of achievements and behaviour Have a friendly and professional nature with children and adults Be a team player, with a strong personal work ethic and communication skills Relish the prospect of being part of a community and not just a member of staff Be committed to promoting our vision of Nurture, Nature, Knowledge and our Christian values What the school offers its staff Himbleton CE Primary School and Nursery is a voluntary controlled, rural school with 97 children on roll (inclusive of Nursery) with a Pupil Admission Number (PAN) of 14. Children are taught in mixed age classes and the vacancy is for a fixed-term position to support children in the school with SEND needs. We can offer you a school with: A warm, welcoming and friendly school with a strong Christian vision, rooted in theological narrative that is alive and drives all that we do The opportunity to work with wonderful pupils and become part of the family A supportive Governing Body whose expectations for the school are high An experienced and knowledgeable staff who are committed to ensuring that our children have the best opportunities A supportive and engaged wider community We would be delighted to talk to you, meet you and show you our school and all applicants are encouraged to visit school before they apply. This can be arranged by contacting our School Administrator, Mrs Stewart, on 01905 391231 or via email to office@himbleton.worcs.sch.uk. We would also encourage you to look at our website www.himbleton.worcs.sch.uk to find out more and to get a true feel for our school. Further details about the role Closing date for applications: Friday 12th December 2025 Shortlisting: Friday 12th December 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email. Planned interview date: Thursday 18th December 2025 To apply, please use the Worcestershire agreed application form which is available from our website or as a paper copy from the school office. Please do not send CVs. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. #J-18808-Ljbffr