Job Description

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EYFS Learning Support Assistant

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Sunnyfields Primary School
12/01/2026


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

Salary - Grade 05 : 25,185 to 25,989 FTE (17,301.47 to 17,853.79 Pro Rated)

Contractual hours

30

Region

Doncaster

Job category/type

Education - Non-Teaching

Date posted

15/12/2025

Job reference

REQ21872

Job description

Sunnyfields Primary School

To commence : asap

Hours: 30 hours per week, 5 days per week, term-time only

(hours to be agreed with successful candidate)

Closing date: Monday, 12th January 2026 @ 9am

Shortlisting: Tuesday 13th January 2026

Interviews: Friday 16th January 2026, from 10.30am onwards

Sunnyfields Primary School

is looking to appoint a dedicated, flexible and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant, whose role will also include providing EYFS and SEN support, primarily on a one-to-one basis. Due to the nature of the specific needs, it would be ideal for the Learning Support Assistant to have experience working with individuals with additional needs. The successful candidate will also provide high quality in-class and group support for children.

Successful candidates will....

Have previous experience of working with EYFS children in a primary school or private nursery setting; Be enthusiastic and keen to learn; Demonstrate initiative to work independently and flexibly; Share the school's commitment to inclusion, developing the best possible learning and pastoral environment for all children; Be committed to the school's focus on active learning; Experience working with children with SEN in any capacity; Demonstrate good levels of English and Mathematics to at least GCSE Grade C or equivalent, and demonstrate competency using ICT; Hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or similar; Foster positive relationships with colleagues, children and parents.

We can offer you:

Enthusiastic, friendly children; Committed, hard-working and friendly colleagues; A supportive team committed to providing quality continuing professional development and support;

Application forms should be returned by email to

recruitment@sunnyfields.doncaster.sch.uk

Safeguarding Commitment

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our comprehensive Safeguarding policy is available on our school website. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.