Learning Support Assistant
- Salary Details - Grade B/4: £13.05 per hour (paid pro rata of £25,185 per annum to reflect hours and weeks worked) - pay award pending
- Job Term - Fixed
- Appointment Type - Part Time, Term Time
- Hours - 13 hours per week (term time only)
- Closing Date - 22/06/2026
- DBS Check Required - Yes
We have a part time, temporary maternity cover vacancy for an enthusiastic, caring and talented Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated staff team from September.
The role will involve supporting children across the school. You must have a passion for helping children’s learning, good literacy, numeracy and communication skills. Calmness, firmness, a good sense of humour and the ability to build good relationships are essential qualities.
Key duties in the role include:
Working under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
This may also include providing learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs (SEND) to help work towards the outcomes on their education and health care plan (EHCP). This will involve working with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and supporting the pupil with routines, transitions, and behaviour management.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and committed team in our vibrant and dynamic school.
You will have achieved a minimum of GCSE grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths and should have previous experience of working with children, ideally in a school setting.
The hours and working pattern are: Thursdays and Fridays - 8.30am to 3.30pm (13 hours per week) term time only.
This is a temporary maternity cover position and is anticipated to run from 3rd September to Easter 2027.
In return we can offer you:
- A supportive working environment
- Focus on staff wellbeing
- Generous employer contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- A cycle to work scheme
- A beautiful, spacious school site that we use for sports and outdoor learning;
- A friendly and welcoming staff team & a supportive senior leadership team.
- A commitment to your own professional development
You will be joining an ambitious, committed, hardworking and friendly team who are relentless in their drive to make a genuine difference to and lasting impact on our young people, staff, families, and the wider community.
You will also find a lot of information about our School and Nursery on our website - www.whiterockprimaryschool.co.uk and you are also welcome to email any questions you may have about the role to Clare Ingleby - HR Manager: cingleby@whiterockprimaryschool.co.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
As per KCSIE, we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email cingleby@whiterockprimaryschool.co.uk
Please use the attached application form.
Your completed application form should be returned to: cingleby@whiterockprimaryschool.co.uk
The closing date for this vacancy is midday on 22nd June 2026.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.