Learning Support Assistant required for our 2-Yr Old Nursery Room

Sires Hill Primary Academy opened its doors for the very first time in September 2023, and welcomed our new 2 year olds into the school in September 2024. The school will eventually become a two form entry primary school with a nursery for children from 2-11.

Due to demand for nursery places we are looking to recruit an additional Learning Support Assistant (LSA) who would be excited by the prospect of working in our 2 year old provision, establishing a culture of high expectations, care and kindness. Sires Hill Primary Academy works in partnership with Didcot Primary Academy, following the same curriculum and benefitting from the expertise of an established primary school.

We are looking for staff who:

• Are passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable.
• Can fill our children’s lives with creativity, challenge, wonder and fun.
• Can create a haven in which our children feel especially safe, valued and happy.

In return we can offer:

• A brand new purpose built primary school with extensive resources.
• A commitment to high quality professional development.
• A supportive and encouraging Senior Leadership Team and trust. (SLT will be made up of an Executive Principal and Executive Vice Principal who will work across both Sires Hill Primary Academy and Didcot Primary Academy).
• A commitment to work life balance.

More information about the post:

• The post is 21.25 hours per week.
• The working hours are 8.15am - 12.30pm, which are non-negotiable to cover extended hours, core teaching hours and lunch cover.
• You will be paid on the NJC scale, starting at spine point 3.
• The pro rata salary for this post based on 21.25 hours is £11,182.
• This post is term time only (which includes 5 inset days).
• This post is for a January 2025 start.
• Fixed term contract 01/01/2025 to 31/08/2025 this may be extended.
• The LSAs will be based in our Early Years 2 year old class (nursery).

The post includes lunchtime cover, supporting children both inside and outside.

Visits to the school are encouraged.

Omnia Learning Trust is a not-for-profit enterprise. The salary will be based on the NJC scale starting at point 3 (currently £22,737 FTE). All posts are paid for 44.65 weeks which includes all inset days and 33 days’ annual leave (pro rata).

Application procedure

All applications MUST be submitted on the Omnia Learning Trust application form. We are unable to accept CV applications. Applicants will also need to complete a separate Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form – please complete the google form (link below).

Interview Date: TBC

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Omnia Learning Trust takes safeguarding children seriously and the successful applicant will have to undergo an enhanced DBS check and references will be required in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.

If you are interested in this role or would like further information please contact Hayley Anderson, our Finance & Office Manager, by email: office@sireshillprimaryacademy.org We welcome visits to our school. Please contact the school office on 01235 250970 to arrange a visit.

Equal Opportunities

Our schools are diverse and inclusive communities. Our pupils learn from role models from all walks of life who reflect who we are, and who we can all become. Our schools are places where children learn from more than just the curriculum; through our interactions, relationships and experiences; and they recognise and celebrate difference.       

In line with the policy of the Omnia Learning Trust; none of our pupils, nor employees will be discriminated against on any protected grounds (according to The Equality Act 2010), whatsoever. We as individuals and as an organisation are committed to providing a learning, working and social environment in which the rights and dignity of individuals are respected, and which is free from discrimination, prejudice, intimidation and all forms of harassment, including bullying.     

The Omnia Learning Trust is committed to a programme of action to ensure that our Equal Opportunities policy is implemented and monitored at a Trust-wide and individual Academy level. All staff have an open invitation to contribute to our strategy to improve equality of opportunity.

Safeguarding Statement

Omnia Learning Trust takes safeguarding children seriously and the successful applicant will have to undergo an enhanced DBS check and references will be required in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.