Learning Support Assistant

St Christophers Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4NJ

32 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  31 March 2026 at 8pm

• Date listed

  24 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC Scale
• Additional allowances:

  NJC Scale

Learning Support Assistant job summary

St Christophers Academy is looking to recruit an experienced, qualified Learning Support Assistant to join our diverse and thriving school. Visits to the school are welcomed.

Please read the application pack and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

No Agencies please.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

Under the instruction and guidance of teaching staff/managers, to support student learning and attend to the personal, social and physical needs of pupils in order to support their learning and development and to ensure their safety.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support for Pupils

To attend to the educational, personal, social and physical needs of pupils and any other requirements depending on the pupil’s special needs and, wherever possible, make these a part of the learning experience.

Under agreed school procedures, for qualified first aiders, to give first aid/medicine where necessary; assist with programmes of special care under the direction and guidance of the appropriate specialist.

To promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved.

Whilst there may be a specific requirement to support a named pupil or pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs, support to other pupils may also be required, at the direction of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator, (SENCo) and the classroom teacher.

To provide support on school visits and the supervision of pupils on such visits, at the direction of the SENCO, trip leader and the classroom teacher.

Support for Teachers

Within the overall plan set by the class teacher to support the differentiation of educational activities. This may include contributing to the development and implementation of the provision identified by the SEND statement objectives of students and the needs of other students identified on the Learning Support Register.

To assist the classroom teacher in maintaining classroom discipline by working with individual and groups of pupils in developing expectations of acceptable personal and social behaviour.

Support for the Curriculum

To support the teaching of literacy, numeracy or other specific curriculum areas/specialisms as required and agreed with the SENCo.

Support for the School

To work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team, in particular the class teacher, the SENCO and other learning support assistants; working at all times within the school’s policies and procedures

To assist in the general efficient operation of the school, including providing cover for other learning support staff where necessary as directed by the SENCo.

To attend staff meetings, participate in performance management reviews and undertake training and development activities.

To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential or sensitive information.

To undertake tasks of a similar nature and level, as directed by the Headteacher/ SENCo.

Note:

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the BEST Principals to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

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 St Christophers Academy

• 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: St Christophers Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-christophers-academy

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