Job Description

About the team we are recruiting to

Templars Primary School is a super place of work with an excellent team ethic. The entire team is dedicated to enhancing opportunities for both our pupils and staff. We have high aspirations for the children of our wonderfully diverse community and a proven record in developing careers supported by a dedicated leadership team. So that you can decide whether you would like to join us, here is what is important to us:

Templars puts safeguarding first We believe that our community deserve us to be the very best we can be We are proud of our team ethic and value commitment and generosity of spirit We live by our values of Care, Respect and Honesty We believe that hard work and relationships are key to success and we expect everyone to be the very best of themselves We believe that working in education is an attractive, deeply satisfying, joyful job We believe that staff need to be happy, healthy, well-qualified, highly motivated, hardworking, well-trained experts, who, in return for the best working conditions that we can provide, accept the professional obligation to improve We believe in and an evidence-informed approach to school improvement, most particularly in teaching and learning, to help us identify what works best in our classrooms We believe that truly great teaching is that which improves pupil progress



What is the job role?

We are seeking to employ new Learning Support Assistants to join our team. Could you support, motivate and guide pupils to help them overcome barriers that are preventing them from achieving their full potential? In this pivotal role, you will work closely with teachers to create an environment where all belongs and deliver interventions to enable all pupils to achieve their very best.


Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Dedication and resilience with a positive attitude and love of learning The motivation and aspiration to raise expectations for all, regardless of background or circumstance Confidence and clarity in communication Commitment to establishing relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues

Interview date Wednesday 16th July, candidates are warmly welcomed to visit prior to the interview.


Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.


Our Values

At Templars our mission is 'Every child, Every day, Every chance'. Our vision is for everyone to know that they belong to Templars, and be proud to belong, because we are a school where everyone is welcomed, feels safe to take risks and strive to achieve their full potential.


Our three school rules reflect our three school values: Care, Respect and Honesty.