Learning Support Assistant - 17.5 hours

Biggleswade Academy, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JU

Deadline is today

• Closing date

  13 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.45 Hourly NJC Level 2A scale 3-4 dependent on qualifications / experience (£12.45 – 12.65 per hour depending on service)

Learning Support Assistant - 17.5 hours job summary

Learning Support Assistant

Do you have a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work in a dynamic school that has high ambitions for all its children and staff?

Yes – then we need you!

Biggleswade Academy is an independent, state funded Academy providing truly comprehensive education and wrap-around care for children aged 2-11. We are looking to appoint dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about supporting the learning and education of our pupils.

In return, we can offer an organisation committed to innovation and professional development where you will have a chance to grow and have a genuine impact upon the improvement and advancement of the Academy. We have two LSA positions available.

Hours - 17.5 hours per week, permanent contract. Monday - Friday, 9am – 12:30pm. 38.6 weeks per annum (term time plus 12 hours - to be worked on inset days and twilights in term time).

Salary - NJC Level 2A scale 3-4 dependent on qualifications / experience (£12.45 – 12.65 per hour depending on service)

Qualifications - Level 2/ NNEB/ BTEC or equivalent childcare qualification preferred. GCSE Maths and English at grades A-C

To apply, simply visit www.biggleswadeacademy.org/jobs, email vacancies@biggleswadeacademy.org or call 01767 660 515.

Closing Date: Sunday 13th July, 2025.

Biggleswade Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service). In line with Keeping Children safe in Education 2023, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

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 Biggleswade Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 875 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Biggleswade Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/biggleswade-academy

We wholly believe in the tangible benefits of an age 2-13 structure, minimising the need to change schools, and the family environment that a through school engenders. The through model can work to outstanding effect, particularly with regard to pastoral care, student welfare and the quality of relationships between each member of the school community. Our skills and experience in these areas are crucial and, alongside our innovative approaches and the wide-ranging opportunities we provide for our pupils, help create our unique ethos.

Our aim is to inspire all children with a love of learning and to create special and happy memories of their time with us. Children learn best when they feel safe to take on challenges, are interested and feel valued. Learning is celebrated and openly admired.

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