Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
Post requires candidate to be entitled for work: Yes
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Contract Length: 8 months
Full time/Part Time: Part Time
Term Time only post: Yes
Advert Closing Date: 23/03/2026
Job Overview
First Tower School wish to recruit a self-motivated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (ESSF05) to work in KS1 & 2 from April 2026; this is a fixed term contract till the end of the year, 32.5 hours per week and term time only. The successful candidate will be able to work under their own initiative as well as part of a team. Experience in supporting children in a school or similar setting and familiarity with a range of learning and behaviour support strategies is desirable. You must be supportive of our inclusive and nurturing ethos. Please contact either Mrs Lyn Linton (Headteacher), or Mrs Kathryn Mahrer (Assistant Head) via email l.linton@firsttower.sch.je or k.mahrer@firsttower.sch.je for further information on this post.
First Tower is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please be aware that all candidates will be required to provide at least one referee who can comment on their suitability to work with children. Any offer of employment will be subject to a clear enhanced DBS check. Candidates are recommended to view our safeguarding policies available on our school website www.firsttower.sch.je
Job Purpose
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