Learning Support Assistant
Wixams Tree Primary Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BAThis job expired on 11 March 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
11 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,277.00 - £21,350.00 Annually (Actual) 26534.00 - 26,625.00 (Actual )
Learning Support Assistant job summary
Wixams Tree Primary Academy is a friendly, caring and lively community where children are enthusiastic learners, well-motivated and encouraged to think for themselves. We have an amazing and dedicated school team, with highly engaged parents and a fully supportive Governing Board. We are looking for individuals who share our passion and love of learning to join our team.
We are looking for a full time Learning Support Assistant from April 2026 to work alongside our children, to support them in their learning.
Previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant role is desirable but not essential.
The successful applicant must:
- be passionate about providing a high quality and inclusive education for all children
- be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with pupils and staff
- be positive, enthusiastic, committed and self-motivated
- be able to work effectively as part of a team, accept challenges and motivate others
- be flexible, resilience, adaptability and commitment to working as part of a team
- be able to enthuse and inspiring a love of learning for all
- possess a good standard of English and maths (GCSE grade C or above)
- have strong time management skills
What we can offer you:
a high level of support and commitment from our friendly and hardworking staff
a staff that is committed to the children and their development
children who are eager to learn in our creative and challenging atmosphere
a vibrant and supportive parent body and community
a commitment to personalised professional development
a highly supportive Board of Governors
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer. Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, satisfactory references and medical check.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone the school office on 01234 608960
or email info@wixamstreeprimary.co.uk
You can download the application pack on the school website Vacancies - Wixams Tree Primary Academy . Completed applications should be completed via MyNewTerm.
Further information about the job
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.
About Wixams Tree Primary Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 529 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wixams Tree Primary Academy website
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