Learning Support Assistant

Bourton Meadow Academy, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7HX

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  3 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,915.58 - £24,915.58 Annually (FTE) Term Time Only

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting Teaching and Learning: Assist teachers in delivering lessons, supporting pupils’ progress and inclusion, including children with SEND. Help manage behaviour, prepare classroom resources and maintain a safe, positive learning environment.

• Safeguarding and Pupil Wellbeing: Promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils, follow the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures, and report any concerns appropriately. Support children during lessons, lunchtimes and playtimes, including those who are upset or injured.

• Teamwork and Professional Development: Work collaboratively with teachers, colleagues, parents and other professionals to support pupils’ learning and development. Uphold the school’s values and policies, maintain high standards of professional conduct and participate in training and appraisal.

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Learning Support Assistant will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the class teacher, year group leader or SLT.

Bourton Meadow Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including: an enhanced DBS check, references and the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible. All applications will be considered fairly and in accordance with our recruitment and safeguarding procedures.

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.

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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 Bourton Meadow Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 571 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bourton Meadow Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bourton-meadow-academy

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