Learning Support Assistant (LSA)- Experienced

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work in our friendly and highly effective school. Our LSA team are highly-skilled and we are looking for ambitious candidates who are determined that Penn Wood get the very best. The candidate will support children at Penn Wood and secure their access to the curriculum and teaching. This is a fixed term role for September 2026, starting when the children return for the 2026/27 academic year.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, the LSA team and other professionals to help children—including those with additional needs—communicate effectively, access our high-quality curriculum, developing confidence and independence.

You will play a key role in creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive early years learning environment and will be skilled at supporting pupils in both independent learning and play, helping them to build relationships with their peers. You will be deeply-invested in our community and ambitious for all children, demonstrating how you ensure all children gain access to the educational experiences they deserve and heling to deliver our excellent curriculum.

For more information and to download the application pack, please visit our school website at: http://www.pennwood.slough.sch.uk/. Completed forms should be sent to:

recruitment@pennwood.slough.sch.uk, ensuring that you carefully address the criteria in the Person Specification when writing your supporting statement.

Please note that candidates may be shortlisted and invited to interview on receipt of applications.

Penn Wood reserves the right to offer the role as an Experienced or Early Career dependent on knowledge, skills and experience.

Safeguarding Statement

Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers, and visitors to share this commitment. Rigorous safeguarding procedures are in place, and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as other relevant pre-employment checks. This will include verifying references, identity, and the right to work in the UK. Safeguarding and child protection will be explored as part of the recruitment process, including at interview. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, and any gaps in employment history will be scrutinised. Any offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of all safeguarding checks. We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all children and will take immediate action to address any concerns.

What the school offers its staff

*On site parking

* Personal Development

* Woodland Area

*TfW Training School

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.