Learning Support Assistant (66BC)

Mowmacre Hill Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 2NG

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  24 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,191.00 - £25,590.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Starting Salary Approx £16,018

Learning Support Assistant (66BC) job summary

Learning Support Assistant

Mowmacre Hill Primary School

Salary: Grade 5 Pay Point 7-8 (Approximate starting salary of £16,018)
Hours: 27.5 hours per week, and 39 weeks per year. ( Term Time of 38 weeks plus INSET Days)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term until 08 July 2026.

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing? Mowmacre Hill Primary School is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to work alongside our dedicated teaching team. You will play a key role in fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, ensuring all pupils can reach their full potential.

Why Choose Mowmacre Hill Primary School?

Our school is a fantastic place to be! We strive for excellence and are united in providing experiences that will support children.

in their life-long learning. Our curriculum provides pupils with a breadth of opportunities to expand their horizons. Our dedicated staff work together to provide pupils with opportunities to raise their aspirations.

The wellbeing of our children is equally important to us and we put this at the heart of everything that we do for our pupils and their families.

We work hard to ensure that our environment is safe and secure so that our children can flourish. We strongly believe that children will achieve their full potential when they also have the support of their parents and local community, therefore as a school we work hard to build these relationships.

We put four key values at the core of our school community. At Mowmacre we want all children to: Belong, Imagine, Persevere, Succeed.

Our Achievements to Date:

• 360 online Award. Rated Ofsted Good on 18 June 2019

• Microsoft Showcase School for the past 2 years

• Silver Arts Mark Award

• Eco School Green Flag Award

• Mighty Creatives Awards

• National School Wellbeing Award

• Sports in the Community Awards

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  Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Support teachers in preparing and delivering engaging lessons.
• Assist individuals and small groups with learning activities.
• Provide feedback on pupil engagement and progress.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional development.
• Prepare and use learning materials, including ICT resources.
• Help create stimulating classroom displays.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent) OR ability to meet STL Level 2 National Occupational Standards.
• Experience: Previous experience supporting teaching and learning in a school setting.
• Skills & Knowledge:
  • Understanding of child protection and health & safety procedures.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to motivate and engage students.
  Why Join Us?

  Professional Growth & Support

  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
  • Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.

  Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

  • Flexible working options.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Defined benefit pension scheme.

  Additional Perks

  • Free parking, cycle-to-work scheme, and gym discounts.
  • Eyecare vouchers, dental support, and retail discounts.
  • Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.
  Equal Opportunities & Diversity

  We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
  Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age, or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.

  Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents

  About Discovery Schools Trust

  Discovery Schools Trust is committed to improving learning by fostering a culture of excellence. We prioritise children’s needs, teacher development, and innovative school improvement to ensure success across all our schools.

  Safeguarding Commitment

  Discovery is dedicated to safeguarding pupils. The successful applicant must complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide references.

  Apply Now
  If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.

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 Mowmacre Hill Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 360 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Mowmacre Hill Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mowmacre-hill-primary-school-leicester

Our school is a fantastic place to be – we have a dedicated team who support our children, we strive for excellence and are united in providing experiences that will support children in their life-long learning.

We encourage all children to have high aspirations – giving them experiences and a voice to aspire to what ever they wish to be. The well-being of our children is equally important to us and we put this at the heart of everything that we do for our pupils and their families. Our well-being team are well known in the community and provide a service that enhances, nurtures and supports our families where and when needed.

We work hard to ensure that our environment is safe and secure but also bright and colourful that reflects the high-quality learning that takes place. We strongly believe that children will achieve their full potential when they also have the support of their parents and local community, therefore as a school we work hard to build these relationships.

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