Learning Support Assistant

Loughton School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 8DN

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  as soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,283.00 - £18,155.00 Annually (Actual) This role is term time only, working Monday to Friday 8:40am to 3:15 pm with a 30 minutes lunch break. Contract is fixed term until 31/07/2026

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Role Overview - SEND & Intervention Learning Support Assistant

The SEND and Intervention Learning Support Assistant (LSA) is a key part of the school team, helping teachers and pupils to make learning fun, engaging, and accessible for everyone. This role focuses on supporting children’s learning, wellbeing, and personal growth, with extra support for those with SEND. You’ll help create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued and inspired to reach their potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Classroom Support: Work alongside teachers to help pupils understand lessons and complete activities, adapting support to each child’s needs.

• SEND & Intervention: Provide targeted support and interventions for pupils with SEND, keeping records and contributing to planning and reviews.

• Pastoral Care: Encourage positive behaviour, support friendships, and help children feel safe and confident, both in the classroom and during playtime.

• Lunchtime Support: Promote healthy eating, play, and fun activities, while helping children enjoy their lunch break in a positive and caring atmosphere.

• Administration: Assist teachers with planning and paperwork to track pupil progress.

• Team Contribution: Be part of the school community, take part in professional development, and help promote the school’s values.

What Success Looks Like:

• Children feel safe, happy, and supported.

• Pupils make progress and achieve their potential.

• Families and colleagues feel supported and included.

• The school continues to thrive as a welcoming, high-quality learning environment.

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 Loughton School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 477 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Loughton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/loughton-school-milton-keynes

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