KS2 Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term
Greenfield E-ACT Primary Academy, Bristol, Bristol, BS4 1QW3 days remaining to apply
Job start date
7 September 2026
Closing date
13 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- SCP5-7 - £19,764.35 - £20,397.85 - FTE £25,583.00 -£26403.00 - 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - fixed term - 31.08.2027
Additional allowances
SCP5-7 - £19,764.35 - £20,397.85 - FTE £25,583.00 -£26403.00 - 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - fixed term - 31.08.2027
KS2 Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term job summary
Job Title: KS2 Learning Support Assistant - Fixed Term
E-ACT Greenfield Academy | Respect, Integrity, Perseverance, Consideration
E-ACT Greenfield Academy stands for respect, integrity, perseverance, and consideration. Through these core values, we create a nurturing environment where students can flourish academically and socially.
Join our community dedicated to character development and academic excellence: https://greenfieldacademy.e-act.org.uk
Want to make a difference to young people?
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?
Are you passionate about helping children achieve their full potential? Greenfield Academy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic KS2 Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.
Working closely with teachers, you will provide targeted support to pupils, helping them overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and make excellent progress. You will play a vital role in creating a positive, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported to succeed.
Key responsibilities:
- Support pupils in Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) to access learning and achieve their full potential.
- Work closely with class teachers to deliver high-quality support within the classroom.
- Provide targeted intervention support to individuals and small groups in literacy, numeracy, and other curriculum areas.
- Promote positive behaviour and help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
- Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers as required.
Pay range: SCP5-7 - £19,764.35 - £20,397.85 - FTE £25,583.00 -£26403.00 - 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - fixed term - 31.08.2027
Qualifications and Skills:
- Good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills.
- Experience working with primary-aged children, preferably within KS2.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Patience, empathy, and commitment to supporting all learners.
What are we about?
Join a trust that is going places!
At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.
We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.
E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.
Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk
Benefits:
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth and Development
We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.
How to apply:
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Greenfield E-ACT Primary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 332 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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