Learning Support Assistant
- Salary Details - £13.48 per hour (paid pro rata of £26,016 pa to reflect hours and weeks worked)
- Job Term - Fixed
- Appointment Type - Part Time, Term Time
- Hours - 31.25 hours per week, term time only
- Closing Date - 04/11/2026
- DBS Check Required - Yes
We have a fixed term vacancy for an enthusiastic, caring and talented Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated staff team until the end of the academic year.
The role will involve supporting children in Reception. 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 role will 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: Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 3.15pm (31.25 hours per week) term time only.
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 and social media pages - 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.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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
Closing date: Midday on 4th November 2026
Please see below the job description and person specification
Your completed application form should be returned by email to: cingleby@whiterockprimaryschool.co.uk