Nursery Learning Support Assistant - Gulworthy Academy (Learning Academy Partnership)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- NJC Grade C (SCP 3 - 4): £12.45 - £12.65 per hour
Required for September 2025
Fixed Term until 31st August 2026
The Learning Academy Partnership has an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant join our Trust, based in Gulworthy Academy.
Lying at the heart of the beautiful Tamar Valley, Gulworthy is steeped in over 150 years of history. Our provision takes the fullest advantage of our fantastic outdoor space, and the local environment is very much part of the daily curriculum where a wealth of natural resources makes learning exciting and awe-inspiring for all children. Our aim is to foster a love of learning in our children by developing and building on their creativity and curiosity.
As a small village school there is a real sense of community; we value the incredible relationships we have with our families and aim to ensure that all our children experience a rich and engaging curriculum that is distinctive to the local community. We empower children with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to flourish, removing barriers to learning so every child, especially the most disadvantaged, can achieve their full potential.
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join us in our brand-new nursery setting, who is inspired by our mission and wants to be part of a Trust where everything begins and ends with children. Our ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification, and it is essential that the successful candidate holds a full and relevant qualification accepted by the Department for Education (DfE). Experience of supporting and nurturing the needs of all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs would be an advantage.
The school is an exciting and fulfilling place to work and we are looking for someone who will be interested in being part of its success. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that represents the wider communities that we serve where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. If you’re excited about the role and feel inspired by our mission to enable every child to flourish, you may just be the right candidate and we would love to hear from you!
Our School Trust is underpinned by our four core beliefs; we are stronger together, a sense of belonging; removing barriers and realising the possible. This means that by working collectively, we can achieve our absolute best to ensure that children, especially the most vulnerable, can flourish. Our ethos is one of working together to Empower, Excel, Together.
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to make a profound difference to children’s lives
- A culture that takes work-life balance extremely seriously for all its colleagues
- The chance to work as part of a collective in a values-led school Trust, a single organisation
- High quality professional development and regular training to develop your knowledge and skills
- A strong, proactive wellbeing network across the School Trust
- The potential for future career development
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
- Trust benefit schemes
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- An impactful People Strategy that enables us to nurture, develop and support our colleagues so that they can provide the very best for our children
We want to support you in deciding if we are a School Trust that you would like to join. We strongly recommend that you arrange a visit or virtual call so that you can better understand if we are an organisation which excites you and can support you to flourish. Please contact Melody Sterry (Headteacher) – Telephone 01822 600650 or email: gulworthy@lapsw.org – to arrange an appointment.
The Learning Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosures are required for this post along with the other necessary checks. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
For further details and to apply, please refer to the Vacancies section of the Trust website www.lapsw.co.uk
If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.
https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/
https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/
The closing date for applications is Friday 11th July 2025 (9am). However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationWest DevonDevon
- Work Postcode
PL19 8JA
- Reference
AC5426
- Occupational GroupChildcareEducation Support
- Salary Details
NJC Grade C (SCP 3 - 4): £12.45 - £12.65 per hour
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
30 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
10/07/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes