Salary and scale point/grade: Scale 4 (£31,980 pro rata)
Contract type: Fixed term until December 2026
Hours: 27.75 hours per week, term time only
Position available as soon as possible.
Comet Nursery School and Children’s Centre would like to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and experienced Learning Support Assistant to work in our nursery school. You would be supporting children either on an individual basis or in small groups.
We are looking for someone who has energy and commitment and also:
- Experience of supporting children with additional needs
- Knowledge of Makaton and PECS
- The ability to work in a team and take direction from other professionals
- A commitment to children and families
- Good skills in literacy and numeracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- An ability to be flexible in the post
Comet is a busy, vibrant school, which is culturally diverse. You will work as part of an experienced team to provide support, care and education for children.
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday 19th January 2026
Name of contact at school for queries/application packs: Denise Ramdial
Phone number of contact at school for queries/application packs: 020 7749 9850
Email address of contact at school for queries/application packs: admin@comet.hackney.sch.uk
Comet is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All school posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.