There are currently 2 vacancies at Bowlish Infant School: 

Learning Support Assistant x2, Full Time

Safeguarding Statement

Bowlish Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Bowlish Infant School will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening and a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. A Declaration will be required to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006’.

Salary: Grade 15 Point 4, £12.64 per hour

Closing Date: 5:00pm on Thursday 3rd July 2025

Fixed Term from 1st Sept 2025 to 31st Aug 2026 (potential for extension). 32 Hours a week, 6 hours a day, 8:45am-12:30 and 1:00-3:15, Mon-Fri (with some flexibility).

Job advert:

Bowlish Infant School is a small school with 115 children from Reception to Year 2 who are catered for across 4 classes.

Required from 1st September 2025, we are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work one-to-one with 2-3 children (rotating throughout the day).

We offer:

· An aspirational organisation, committed to excellence.

· A school where every member of the community is valued.

· An experienced, friendly team who work hard for the benefit of the children and who are committed to continuous learning.

· Children who are friendly, caring, determined and fun to work with.

· A governing body who are committed and supportive.

The successful candidate will be:

Essential

· an inspiring practitioner with high standards and expectations (incl. of themselves).

· confident with effective, calm, consistent behaviour management strategies.

· proactive, solution focused and positive in their communication.

· resilient and able to greet the day-to-day challenges of working with children with enthusiasm.

· dedicated to creating enabling environments where children can thrive.

Desirable

· Experience of working with neurodiverse children.

· Experience of working with children who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences.

How to apply Please view the full job description and download the application form from our school website and email it, accompanied by a letter of application, to our Office at office@bowlishinfantschool.org.uk. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

Candidates are invited to contact the school to discuss this opportunity with the Headteacher and are welcome to arrange a visit to the school. To book an appointment phone 01749 342514 or email the school office at office@bowlishinfantschool.org.uk.

Closing Date: 5:00pm on Thursday 3rd July 2025

Interviews will be conducted on Thursday 10th July 2024