Learning Support Assistant

Sherard Primary School, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HA

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 February 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: £18,938.07 - £19,238.03 Annually (Actual) FTE £25,191 - £25,590 per annum

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant

Sherard Primary School

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Are you looking for a rewarding role that will allow you to make a difference by helping to give young people a positive start in life?

Then come and work for us at Mowbray Education Trust as a Learning Support Assistant at Sherard Primary school on a Fixed-term basis until August 2026 to work Full-time.

With a remuneration package including:

A salary of £18,938.07 - £19,238.03 (FTE £25,191 - £25,590)

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

The hours that are available to work are 32.5 hours per week 5 days a week, 8:30am - 3:30pm term time only plus 3 INSET days (39 weeks).

About Sherard Primary School

Children are at the heart of all decisions made

Love of learning for pupils and staff

We develop the whole child

We embrace and celebrate differences

We value collaboration in all forms

This role may be suitable for a graduate looking to gain relevant and practical experience within the classroom with a view to undertake teacher training or to gain specialist training and knowledge in a field that you are passionate about.

The successful candidate will need to be an organised and creative person with good IT skills and a commitment to transforming the life choices of young people. You will also need to be confident in the use of IT and be able to assist in preparing materials for lessons.

About the Mowbray Education Trust

The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education. Based in Leicestershire and reaching far beyond, our settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.

Mowbray Education Trust Vision and Values

Children First: educating today, inspiring tomorrow.

We are an inclusive community where every child thrives, every voice matters, and together we shape a kind, ambitious, and resilient future.

Our values:

Inclusivity

- We are an inclusive and inspiring community where every child thrives, ambitions are nurtured, and resilience is celebrated.

Aspiration

- Educating today, empowering tomorrow - a community where every voice matters and every child reaches their full potential.

Collaboration

- Together, we build a kind, ambitious, and resilient community where every learner is valued and supported.

Our Trust Employee Benefits

High quality continuous professional development throughout the year

Career progression opportunities within the Trust

Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay

Access to the generous Teacher Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free eye care tests

On-site parking (JFC/IVES/BRW/SRD/GRV)

Employee wellbeing schemes

Accessible central services including HR, finance and IT

Closing date: Midnight, Thursday 12th February 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 23rd February 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Mowbray Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts early if sufficient applications are received.

All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks; including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check - this includes a 6-month probationary period.

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 Sherard Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 395 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sherard Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sherard-primary-school

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