Key Stage 1 Learning Support Assistant

New Chapter Primary School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5EA

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  25 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £21,609.00 - £22,671.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade D

Key Stage 1 Learning Support Assistant job summary

“New Chapter school is a safe, happy and welcoming community. The school’s values of ‘learning, love and laughter’ weave through all aspects of everyday life.” OFSTED June 2022

We are looking to appoint a KS1 Learning Support Assistant to join our hard working and friendly team.

We are looking for people who:

• are dedicated to the welfare and achievement of every child;
• have experience of supporting children with high needs and evidence of the outcome of this support;
• have a secure knowledge of child development;
• are able to inspire, challenge and motivate all children;
• can be creative, innovative and have a passion for improvement;
• are forward thinking and committed to raising standards;
• have good organisational and communication skills;
• have first aid experience/qualification;
• have GCSE English and Maths.
  

We can offer you:

• the support of a friendly and motivated leadership and staff team, who show an uncompromising commitment to improving learners’ educational experiences;
• an evolving curriculum, inspired by children's desire to learn and teachers’ creativity;
• a purposeful and nurturing environment where learners are encouraged to strive for excellence;
• the opportunity to play an active part in the school's development;
• excellent CPD opportunities to further your development;
• Auto enrolment to LGPS pension scheme;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Benefits platform which offers discount on gym membership, cinema tickets, cycle to work scheme and much more;
• enthusiastic learners who want to learn.

The school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a full enhanced Disclosure & Barring check, online check along with a medical check and professional references before appointment.

Hours: 33.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. 8.30am-3.30pm Weekdays (4.15pm finish on Thursdays). Term time only plus 5 INSET days.

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

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.

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 New Chapter Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: New Chapter Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/new-chapter-primary-school

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