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We are seeking a nurturing, proactive and enthusiastic Early Years Classroom Learning Support Assistant to join our vibrant and caring Early Years team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young children’s learning, development and wellbeing within a play-based, child-centred environment.

Working closely with the class teachers and wider Early Years staff, you will help provide a safe, engaging and inclusive setting where every child can thrive. You will assist with learning activities, pastoral support, small-group work and early intervention strategies to help children meet developmental milestones across all areas of the EYFS curriculum.

The successful candidate will have a relevant NVQ level 2 (or equivalent qualification) and be able to work effectively with young people in a formal education setting. It would be ideal if the candidate has experience of working with children with a range of SEND needs e.g. Autism, ADHD, (Social, Emotional, Mental Health Needs). Teamwork is also an essential aspect of this role and the successful candidate will have excellent communication skills.

Manorfield offers:

• A caring and inclusive Christian ethos

• The opportunity to make a difference, a dedicated team of committed professionals

• A clean, well-resourced school set in beautiful surroundings

• Enthusiastic students with good behaviour

Embrace Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2019 and is a Church of England majority trust, built upon the importance of positive relationships amongst all involved. Our schools retain their own autonomy, but the trust is always there to provide advice, guidance and support for each school, hence our name. Our schools work well together and support one another in raising standards.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same ethos. This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records checks for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).

Closing date: 6th February 2026

Interview date: 13th February 2026

Previous applicants need not apply. 

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Embrace Employment Statement

Since the 1st April 2019, we have been an academy within Embrace Multi Academy Trust.  This is an exciting period for our school, as we are working within Embrace to achieve the best outcomes for all our stakeholders, including members of staff.  Employees at all Embrace academies are employed by Embrace Multi Academy Trust rather than the individual academy, but are employed under national terms and conditions.  We are excited by the opportunity  and challenge that the formation of the new trust provides for all employees.

 Selection Process: Safeguarding of Children and Young People

All candidates should try to demonstrate how they meet the criteria outlined on the person specification when they submit an application for a position at Manorfield C of E Primary School.  We will assess whether you meet the criteria from the information you provide in your application and your attendance at interview, alongside your suitability to work with children, in line with our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

If there are any discrepancies or anomalies in the information you provide, you will be asked to clarify information if you are selected to attend interview.

If you are shortlisted for interview, we will seek references from your previous and current employer, as part of our pre-appointment checks. If you do not have a current or previous employer, references will be required from other professionals as detailed on the application form.

Manorfield C of E Primary School  is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with our Retention Policy, candidate applications are held on file for 6 months before destruction.