Learning Support Assistant

Southfield Park Primary School is an inspiring place to work with a strong and caring staff team, who look out for each other and put the children at the centre of decision making. We also have the most amazing children, who will surprise you every day! We have a strong reputation for working collaboratively with other local schools and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.We are looking to appoint a class Learning Support Assistant who has a passion for creating lifelong learners, is committed to inclusion and equality and has high expectations of themselves and every child.Working Hours – 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks a year (term time plus one week) Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.30am

We are

A Good school (Ofsted, November 2017) on its journey to OutstandingA cohesive school, where staff and governors are supportive An innovative school with excellent facilities

What we offer

A team of staff committed to supporting you Opportunities to attend training with other Learning Support Assistants in local schoolsOpportunities to study for the Higher Level Teaching Assistant QualificationSupport for those that wish to further their career in teachingMembership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)We are looking particularly for someone who has:Good written and verbal communication skillsHigh level of personal and emotional resilience Lots of patience Capacity to be flexibleAbility and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionalsSouthfield Park is part of the Lumen Learning Trust. For more information about the school or the Lumen Learning Trust itself, please look at our website. The deadline for applications is Friday 6th November 9am. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Salary

FTE Salary £25,133 / Actual salary £19,019

Closing date

Friday 6th November 2026 9am

Interviews

Thursday 12th November 2026

Start date

As soon as possibleTo apply please complete the application form; we do not accept CVs.