Learning Support Assistant

Lakeview School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  1 December 2025 at 11am

• Date listed

  17 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £8,829.00 - £8,829.00 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Lakeview Primary School is a successful and oversubscribed two form entry school located in the village of Wixams, on the edge of Bedford. We are officially a GOOD school, following our last two inspections (the latest being October 22) and this is an excellent time to be joining us, as we continue on our school development learning journey.

We are a dynamic learning community who have the very highest of expectations and are passionate about the curriculum. We are on the exciting journey of continuing to develop our school and our curriculum.

We are passionate about providing the best possible opportunities and outcomes for our children and staff. Leaders, teachers and governors work alongside each other in order to continually strive to achieve this. We believe wholeheartedly in our values of Kindness, Responsibility, Respect, Aspiration, Excellence and Perseverance. We are extremely caring, outward-looking and highly inclusive.

We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant.

The role involves supporting pupils individually or in groups in the classroom working under the full direction of the class teacher. You will support the class teacher in all aspects of the classroom organisation, preparing learning resources to support the curriculum and helping to ensure that every child has access to learning opportunities that allow them to develop into independent active learners.

Working Hours:

15 hours per week: 9.00am - 12.00pm Monday - Friday, term time only plus 5 INSET days.

Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

Why not come and visit to see our amazing children and team for yourself?

In return, we can offer:

• Well behaved children who are a delight to teach
• A wonderful school community
• A committed team of like-minded practitioners and leaders who continually strive to develop the very best practices, experiences and opportunities in school
• A supportive, forward-thinking leadership team who will support your development
• A well resourced and welcoming environment with a team who like to have fun!

If you would like to book a visit, please contact our office to arrange an appointment on 01234 741653. Further information can be obtained by emailing Jo.Shillington@lakeviewschool.co.uk.

The school 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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Applicants will be vetted for shortlisting on receipt and invited for interview at the earliest opportunity.

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 Lakeview School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 428 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lakeview School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lakeview-school-bedford

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Bedford and Bedfordshire