Pre-School Learning Support Assistant - Full-time/Part-time

Long Mead Community Primary School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-2662-104S
• Posted:06/07/2025
• Pay:KS B term time only
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:19/07/2025 at 14:00
• Interviews:21st July 2025

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Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early years of education? Do you have the skills and dedication to help every child reach their full potential in a nurturing, stimulating environment?

Bright Stars Pre-school, part of Long Mead Community Primary School in Tonbridge, is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Pre-School Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team. You will work closely with class practitioners and SEN staff to support the learning, development, and wellbeing of children aged 2–5, including those with additional needs.

The post could be part time or full time, term time only (within the hours of 08:30 - 15:15 Monday to Friday) on a fixed term contract, initially for a year.

The salary is KS B. Full time equivalent salary £ £25,126 (per annum pro rata)

 Key Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted support to individual children or small groups
• Assist in delivering engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Support children with personal care and routines as needed
• Foster positive relationships with children, staff and families
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young children, ideally in a pre-school or nursery setting
• Is calm, patient, and nurturing, with a passion for early years education
• Understands the importance of play-based learning and child development
• Holds a relevant Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification (or equivalent) – desirable
• Has experience supporting children with SEND – desirable

What we can offer you:

• A welcoming and friendly school
• The opportunity to work in a highly motivated and collaborative team environment
• A well-resourced setting with a strong focus on child-centred practice
• Opportunities for professional development and training

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to visit Bright Stars at Long Mead to get a feel of our school community in person - please arrange this via the school office on 01732 350601 or email office@long-mead.kent.sch.uk. Alternatively, you may like to chat on the phone or on a Teams call to discuss the position further – please contact us, we are happy to help.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to a check from the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.

An online check will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please also note we will be completing an online search of your name as part of safer recruitment checks, this will include Google and social media sites.

Information about the school

Long Mead Community Primary School is situated in Tonbridge. Its attractive site has a large playing field and playgrounds and is surrounded by woodlands yet close to the town. Forest School Studies are offered on site as part of our curriculum using our wonderful grounds and our own trained member of staff.

We have one of the few integral nursery schools in Kent enabling all children to benefit by being part of the school community from the age of two. Our classrooms are large and airy and we have a dedicated art room, music room, science lab and well stocked library, as well as several breakout spaces for small group work. The school is very proud of its attitude to sports and being physically active. We start each day with the daily mile and actively engages in many tournaments and festivals.

We are a happy, caring and supportive school with high standards. We are committed and passionate in changing life opportunities for our children through an exciting and enriched curriculum. Through our values of respect, responsibility, resilience, kindness, teamwork and excellence, Long Mead promotes, in partnership with all parents, an environment where every child is able to fulfil their potential.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Karen Follows
• Address:Long Mead Community Primary School, Waveney Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3JU
• Telephone: (01732) 350601
• Email: office@long-mead.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Job Description
• Person Specification