1:1 LSA - Level 1

Preston Hedges Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 6BU

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  18 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  7 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,414.00 - £24,414.00 Annually (FTE) Grade C, Point 2. Pro rata salary: £8247, 15 hours per week, Mon - Friday, 9am - 12pm

1:1 LSA - Level 1 job summary

We are looking for a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant who is driven to provide the very best opportunities for our children at our school. We wish to appoint a 1:1 LSA who is willing to collaborate with our supportive team to ensure that our ethos of Fun, Creativity & Achievement is brought to life. The successful candidate will be working with one of our lovely children, helping them to settle in and support with their learning and must be dedicated to promoting excellent educational opportunities as well as encouraging the child to build upon and develop their own abilities further.

Our school can offer amazing children who love to learn; supportive parents, creative learning environments and an incredible staff team who are passionate and supportive. Preston Hedges Primary is a wonderful place to learn and work in, so come and find out more about how you can be part of our exciting journey. If you are passionate about teaching and committed to providing creative learning experiences, we would love to hear from you!

Grade C, Point 2

15 hours per week, 9am, - 12pm

Monday to Friday, term time only

Pro rata salary: £8247 per annum

The successful applicant should be:

• Enthusiastic about primary education
• Passionate about developing the whole child
• Flexible, motivated and energetic
• Keen to work as part of a team
• Eager to participate in professional development opportunities and keen to learn
• Dedicated to meeting the personal needs of a child
• Committed to upholding all safeguarding policies
• Willing to train in first aid

We can offer:

• A friendly, positive and dynamic staff team
• Professional development opportunities and regular training from our senior leaders
• Positive and hardworking children
• A school with a passion for delivering the highest educational standard
• An exciting, engaging curriculum enjoyed by both the children and adults who deliver it

Preston Hedges Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure and Barring clearance and any other necessary safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2025 all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks.

Our Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be viewed using the following link:

Safeguarding-Child-Protection-Policy-2025-26.pdf

Please also be advised we will take up references prior to interview and that one referee must be your last employer. The school provides equal opportunities to all. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity.

We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

If you have any questions please contact the school office on (01604) 665860 or email claire.clayson@prestonhedges.org

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Preston Hedges Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure & Barring clearance and any other necessary safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2022 all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks. Please also be advised we will take up references prior to interview and that one referee must be your last employer. The school provides equal opportunities to all.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Preston Hedges Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 421 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Preston Hedges Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/preston-hedges-primary-school-northampton

Preston Hedge's is an Outstanding school of 420 pupils based in Northamptonshire and is part of the Preston Hedge's Academy Trust.

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