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Learning Support Assistant

Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre, London, N1 5RF

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 27.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,980

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience of working with families and children under 5.
• Someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about working with young children.
• A good understanding of the importance of high quality learning experiences both inside and outdoors.
• A caring attitude to young children and their families.
• A commitment to working with families who come from our diverse community.
• Good skills in literacy, ICT and numeracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An ability to be flexible in the post and a good team member.

What the school offers its staff

• At Comet we celebrate the diversity of our school and children’s centre community. Our provision embraces inclusion, this is central to our offer for children, families and our staff team.
• We have made a commitment to our staff to ensure we review staff workload so they have a good work life balance.
• We provide all staff with opportunities to progress their career through training and development.
• We provide opportunities to visit other early years settings as a way of offering practical CPD opportunities.
• We provide a positive environment to work with an emphasis on team work.
• If you have a child of nursery age we offer priority places within the nursery.
• We have a provision for breakfast and after school clubs. If your child attends Comet, they are given priority if a place is required.
• We are developing expertise across Comet through our School and Children’s Centre Development Plan. We would look to support you development through taking on projects and areas of expertise.

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

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.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 115 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 5
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre website
• Email address: dramdial@comet.hackney.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02077499850
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/comet-nursery-school-and-children-s-centre

We are an Outstanding Nursery School & Children's Centre. Comet is located in Hoxton and we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion and our children come from a richly diverse community. Many of our families access our Children's Centre and we provide support and learning opportunities alongside a wide range of other professionals in health and education.

We are staffed by professional and qualified early years teachers, nursery education officers and learning support assistants who provide an exciting and stimulating environment. Children are able to explore, experiment and experience a range of activities that encourages active learning and independence.

Arranging a visit to Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dramdial@comet.hackney.sch.uk.

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