Learning Support Assistant 1-1

Ravensden CofE Primary Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2RW

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 September 2026 at 6pm

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: NJC Points 5-7 - starting point 5

Learning Support Assistant 1-1 job summary

22 hours (Mon - Fri) - to start as soon as possible

Part Time, Fixed Term

Term Time Only (plus 5 training days), pro-rata

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible, child-centered 1-1 Learning Support Assistant, to work across our school, with a main focus on children with SEND.

Ravensden is a small, rural Primary School, with delightful, well behaved children and a lovely staff team. Please do join us!

The successful post-holder will be able to work alongside the Class Teacher. Experience of working with children with special needs would be an advantage. Hours can be flexible for the right candidate.

Essential qualifications are:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Supporting Children’s Learning or Early Years Educator
• Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to train)

We are part of The Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust, and offer a well-resourced school and an established staff team, with delightful, able and willing children. We are a thriving, happy school which is committed to the well-being of staff and pupils. Visits to the school are welcomed by appointment.

Ravensden CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, online check, Children's Barred List check and satisfactory references.

For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website - www.ravensdenprimary.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

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 Ravensden CofE Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 51 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ravensden CofE Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ravensden-cofe-primary-academy

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