Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor
Chandlers Field Primary Academy, West Molesey, Surrey, KT8 2LX2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
23 February 2026
Closing date
19 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- LSA PS3 FTE 24,330 - Actual Salary £14,150
Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor job summary
Learning Support Assistant & Midday Supervisor - Chandlers Field Primary Academy
Start Date: ASAP, fixed term until 31 August 2026
Hours: 08:15 - 15:15 Monday - Friday 27.5 hours per week (25 hours LSA / 2.5 hours Midday Supervisor)
Contract: Fixed term, term time only
Salary:
- Learning Support Assistant PS3 FTE £24,330 - actual annual salary £14,150
- Midday Supervisor PS1/2 FTE £23,322 - actual annual salary £1,356
The Role
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference to the lives of young people? We are on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our Key Stage 2 team at Chandlers Field Primary School as a Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor.
This is a brilliant opportunity to support our pupils’ academic journeys whilst ensuring they have a safe and happy experience during the lunchtime break. You’ll work closely with class teachers to provide tailored support, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning so they can really flourish.
What You Will Bring
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- A proven ability to support children’s learning and development.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Resilience, patience, and a positive "can-do" attitude.
- A commitment to the inclusive ethos of Chandlers Field and the wider LEO Academy Trust.
Why Choose LEO Academy Trust?
- CPD: LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and delivers a programme of in house CPD. We also work with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff including e-learning and face to face workshops.
- Succession Planning: We believe in the importance of succession planning, and that we are well placed to support you in your next challenge. We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust, and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging ‘home grown’ talent.
- Digital Innovation: LEO Academy Trust is a leader in digital innovation, providing staff with the tools and technology they need to excel.
- Health & Wellbeing: Access to a comprehensive staff wellbeing package, including digital health support and resources found on our dedicated staff health and wellbeing page.
The Small Print
In line with statutory requirements for schools, all successful candidates will undergo thorough pre-employment checks to ensure the safety of our pupils. This includes obtaining an enhanced DBS certificate and checking the barred list, confirming your identity and right to work in the UK, and verifying your professional qualifications. We will also carry out overseas checks where applicable.
You will need to provide at least two satisfactory references and any gaps in your work history must be explained. Please note that as part of our due diligence, we also conduct online searches, including social media, for all shortlisted candidates.
Equality of Opportunity
LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please read about our commitment to safeguarding as well as other important information in the Applicant guide on our website.
Other Information
All candidates should detail how you meet the aspects of the person specification for the role. You should describe your suitability against the person specification and ensure that you cover all essential criteria (and desirable criteria where possible, though if it is not marked as essential, please assume all are essential), by providing evidence and examples of proven experience. We are unable to accept CV’s without a completed application.
Reasonable Adjustments
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team to tell us what changes or help you might need.
Apply early...
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Chandlers Field Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 420 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Chandlers Field Primary Academy website
School location
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