Learning Support Assistant

We are looking to recruit a full-time, term-time Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated team – 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 38 weeks a year

Southfield Park Primary School is a two-form entry school which enjoys a diverse catchment, a vibrant community and a strong team spirit committed to ensuring the provision is right for every child. Southfield Park Primary School is part of the Lumen Learning Trust, a successful local multi-academy trust and benefits greatly from the collaborative working across the schools. Professional development is central to our ethos, and the successful candidate will gain from a wide range of in-house and external learning opportunities. We are looking for the right candidate to join our team.

In particular we require someone who has

• Good level of written and spoken English, numerate, calm, courteous and able to work under pressure.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Able to communicate effectively with pupils, staff and all stakeholders.
• Able to work effectively with adult team members. Able to maintain confidentiality.
• High level of personal and emotional resilience.
• Lots of patience.
• Capacity to be flexible
• Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals.
• Have a commitment to the safeguarding of children

To apply for this position please complete an application form. Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school office if you would like to arrange a tour.

Closing date for applications

9 am on Wednesday, 17th June 2026However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews offered accordingly. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Salary

Pay Grade 3, £24,330 FTE (£18,411.49 actual)

Hours

32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks a year

Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.