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Preschool Learning Support Assistant

Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0SW

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  17 November 2025

• Closing date

  2 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours Monday to Friday, for 39 weeks per year.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £24413 and £25989 FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Fairmeadows Foundation School are looking for a

Preschool Learning Support Assistant.

You’ll be responsible for the care and education to children following the

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework. Be able to Plan and

implement age-appropriate activities that support children’s learning.

Support children with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop

their social skills.

Collaborate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of all

areas of the preschool and related activities.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a comprehensive induction, training relevant to the role and support with wellbeing and flexible working where possible.

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

Fairmeadows is fully committed to the Safeguarding of pupils staff and parents. We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of pupils and all staff are hired subject to satisfactory employment checks a DBS and references.

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.

Preschool Job Description (1).pdf - 176 KB (opens in new tab)

About Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 209 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School website
• Email address: headteacher@fairmeadows.derbyshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01283211019
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fairmeadows-foundation-primary-school

A one form, friendly Primary School with an attached nursery and high standards. Our 240 pupils get the best of our dedicated and driven staff who are welcoming, professional and kind. We have a high level of disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND who are all treated with equity to ensure equality.

Our caring governing board prioritise staff wellbeing as do our highly compassionate SLT.

Arranging a visit to Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@fairmeadows.derbyshire.sch.uk.

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