Learning Support Assistant (EYFS)
Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 9EW32 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
10 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,185 to £25,989
Actual salary
- £17,301.47 to £17,853.79
Pay scale
- NJC Grade 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Sunnyfields Primary School is looking to appoint a dedicated, flexible and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant, whose role will also include providing EYFS and SEN support, primarily on a one-to-one basis. Due to the nature of the specific needs, it would be ideal for the Learning Support Assistant to have experience working with individuals with additional needs. The successful candidate will also provide high quality in-class and group support for children.
Successful candidates will….
- Have previous experience of working with EYFS children in a primary school or private nursery setting;
- Be enthusiastic and keen to learn;
- Demonstrate initiative to work independently and flexibly;
- Share the school’s commitment to inclusion, developing the best possible learning and pastoral environment for all children;
- Be committed to the school’s focus on active learning;
- Experience working with children with SEN in any capacity;
- Demonstrate good levels of English and Mathematics to at least GCSE Grade C or equivalent, and demonstrate competency using ICT;
- Hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or similar;
- Foster positive relationships with colleagues, children and parents.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Enthusiastic, friendly children;
- Committed, hard-working and friendly colleagues;
- A supportive team committed to providing quality continuing professional development and support.
Further information about the job
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 318 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@sunnyfields.doncaster.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01302780386
Sunnyfields is an inclusive primary school that develops every individual to ensure that we achieve ‘Excellence and Enjoyment in Everything’ we do.
We are an all-through primary school located in Scawthorpe, Doncaster, with currently 317 pupils on roll, including a large nursery provision. We are privileged to have exciting and extensive grounds and provision which promotes and encourages many opportunities for outdoor learning. Our staff team are passionate and inspirational professionals who have the best interest of the children at heart, making Sunnyfields a special place for children to learn. The governing body are actively involved in supporting and challenging the school’s strategic development.
We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of our community. We, as a school, are always on hand to offer support and advice. We also recognise the importance of developing and providing all our children with the skills to be independent, resilient, creative, problem-solvers, communicators and to work as part of a team. All skills required to flourish and succeed during their education, but also to promote traditional values of courtesy, respect and to be a good citizen.
Arranging a visit to Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@sunnyfields.doncaster.sch.uk.
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