Furness Primary School

Job Title                            Support Staff/ Learning Support Assistant      

Salary:                               Scale point NJC 2 £24,413 pro rata + LW £2,301 pro rata

Hours:                               Term time only, 32.5 hours per week, 8.30am – 3.30pm, initially until 22 July 2025.

Closing Date:                    Open until position filled.

Interview Date:                Interviews will take place on an ‘as and when basis’ as applications are received.   

Start Date:                         Required as soon as possible

Furness Primary School is a safe, happy, thriving and “GOOD” (Ofsted rated 2021) primary school based in Harlesden. Pupils are polite and welcoming. They treat each other with mutual respect. They behave consistently well inside and outside the classroom. Behaviour is exceptional.​ We inspire our children to aim high and succeed, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for the future. We promote understanding, respect and tolerance for each other. 

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to support the class teacher, run intervention groups, support learning in and out of the classroom and promote and support the inclusion of all pupils. You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above
• Competent IT skills
•  A hard working and flexible attitude.
• A passion for working with children.
• The ability to carry out designated tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to be creative and use initiative to engage children.
• The ability to work under pressure, with enthusiasm, motivation and commitment.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to prioritise, manage time effectively and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong verbal and communication skills appropriate to the need to communicate effectively with a wide range of pupils, colleagues and parents.

How to apply: Please apply via email to admin@furness.brent.sch.uk.  Completed applications to be returned to the same address.

Excellence in Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.