Learning Support Assistant (EYFS)
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 January 2026 |
| Location: | Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 9EW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b877f6b5-f370-40d9-8eda-a0f0ceb3d225 |
Summary
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.
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.
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.
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.