Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor

West Ashtead Primary Academy, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2PX

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, 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

Are you passionate about helping children thrive? West Ashtead Primary Academy is on the lookout for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant with Midday Supervisor responsibilities to join our vibrant team! If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference whilst enjoying excellent support and benefits, we want to hear from you.

The Role

Weekly Hours: 25 hours per week Learning Support Assistant and 5 hours per week Midday Supervisor

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, Term Time Only. Working pattern to be confirmed but likely to be 08:45 - 15:15 with 30 minute unpaid break

Start Date: 01 September 2026

In this brilliant role, you will be supporting pupils' educational journeys and helping them unlock their full potential in maths, literacy, and beyond.

What you will bring:

• A proven ability to support children in their learning and development.
  
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
  
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.
  
• A relevant qualification in education or childcare
  

Why choose LEO Academy Trust?

• Professional Development: 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.
• Career Growth: 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.
• Health & Wellbeing: We offer a comprehensive health & wellbeing package for all staff
  

How to Apply

Please note: applications will only be accepted via the leoacademytrust.co.uk - vacancies.  Please ensure all applications are only made via our website.

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 (if 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.

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.

Other Information

In strictly adhering to statutory safeguarding guidelines, all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks. As part of our commitment to keeping children safe, you will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate. We will strictly verify your identity and your right to work in the UK, alongside carrying out overseas checks where applicable. Furthermore, we will verify all relevant professional qualifications and check references, requiring clear explanations for any gaps in your employment history. As part of our due diligence, online searches (including checks on your social media footprint) will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.

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.

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: leoacademytrust.co.uk.

About Us

To find out more about the Trust, please visit our website; leoacademytrust.co.uk.

Apply early as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

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 West Ashtead Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 0 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: Not given
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Ashtead Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-ashtead-primary-school-ashtead

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