EYFS Learning Support Assistant (Preferably with Level 3 Qualification)

Elmhurst School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2DB

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  8 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,996.00 - £24,950.00 Annually (FTE) £18,562 to £19,300 Pro Rata

EYFS Learning Support Assistant (Preferably with Level 3 Qualification) job summary

Are you passionate about supporting our youngest learners to have the best possible start to their education? Are you passionate about child-initiated learning, finding the joy in moments and fostering an enabling and nurturing environment?

We are looking to grow our team in Early Years Foundation Stage by recruiting an additional learning support assistant who understands the importance of early childhood development and building positive relationships with pupils in order to know the whole child and maximise their learning experiences.

A full and relevant qualification such as NNEB, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, or an equivalent qualification or a commitment to completing this is essential.

Are you…

Willing to find joy in moments with children?

Playful and committed to quality interactions?

A Team player, who communicates well and goes above and beyond?

Energetic, enthusiastic and have a growth mindset?

Our Elmhurst Values are: Aspire, Create, Think

Our school is part of the Great Learners Trust. In joining us you will benefit from being a part of a dynamic and forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust. We pride ourselves on offering high quality CPD opportunities and support structures to enable rapid career development. The vision of the Great Learners Trust and Elmhurst School is that all children in our Multi-Academy Trust are provided with outstanding educational opportunities. Our purpose is the best education for all children, regardless of their starting points, their individual learning needs, their level of disadvantage or advantage, their family background or their beliefs.

Please note that we do not accept CVs. If you have further questions about the position or would like to discuss the role in more detail with a senior member of staff, then please email office@esglt.co.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.

Please note that applications may be considered on arrival and earlier interview dates offered. Please submit your applications early to avoid disappointment.

Our GLT motto is ‘Inspiring Excellence | Empowering Futures ‘

http://www.elmhurstschool.co.uk and http://www.greatlearnerstrust.co.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Elmhurst School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 483 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Elmhurst School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/elmhurst-school-aylesbury

We are proud to serve a community of approximately 480 pupils in the heart of Aylesbury as an inclusive, diverse, two-form entry primary school, which includes funded spaces for both two-year-olds and Nursery children. Our children enjoy well-maintained, spacious grounds with lots for outdoor learning in addition to well-equipped classrooms, which are regularly invested in.

Our three core values of Aspire, Create and Think thread through all aspects of school life. Our school culture is rooted in high expectations and centred around positive relationships with children as we strongly believe that this is fundamental in ensuring they feel safe, valued as individuals and confident to use their voice. Our pastoral offer for our pupils and their families is extensive; we know that positive partnership are vitally important to ensure the success of all of our pupils and therefore we work closely with parents as the first educator to achieve this.

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