Support Assistant

Overview

Support Assistant

32.5 Hours per week, Permanent, Term-time only (39 weeks)

Scale 1, Points 2-3: £24,413 - £24,796 pro rata; Actual salary: £18,651.30 - £18,943.91

Starting as soon as possible.

About the role

The leadership team of Lake View Primary School are seeking to appoint a Support Assistant to work in new nursery provision for 2 year old children, Little Ducklings. This is an exciting new role at our school as part of a brand-new extension to our current early years provision, opening in April 2026. Working under the direction of the Early Years Lead, we are looking for someone who can:

• Provide personal care and support to children in our 2 year old provision
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Work as part of a team to provide practical assistance in the running of the nursery unit

We can offer

• Friendly and enthusiastic children
• A supportive staff team
• A committed and supportive Governing Body
• A commitment to your continued professional development, including support to work towards early years qualifications if needed.

Application notes

On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing & Interviews

Closing date for applications is 9:00AM on Friday 6th March 2026.

Interviews will be held on Friday 13th March 2026.