Learning Support Assistant

Germander Park School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 7DU

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 October 2026

• Closing date

  14 September 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,709
• Actual salary: £20,578
• Pay scale: Grade D

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant with experience of working with KS1 children to support the teaching and learning of our pupils. We are in search of someone who can inspire our pupils and help them to enjoy their time at school and their learning. We have a vibrant and inclusive school dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for our students.

We are looking for an LSA to work initially in KS1 but flexible enough to work across the whole school should it be needed (nursery to Year 2). The hours of work are 8.30am to 3.30pm (32.5 hours per week) – qualifications are desirable but not essential. On occasion, you may also be requested to work within either of the 2 other schools in our Federation.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Support the delivery of creative and engaging lessons planned by the teaching staff, aligned with our curriculum
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued
• Differentiate to meet the diverse learning needs of our students so they can achieve their best
• Implement effective classroom management strategies promoting positive behaviour

You will:

• Have experience of working with children of infant school age
• Be sensitive to the wide range of children’s needs experienced in main stream schools
• Be an excellent communicator, able to work collaboratively with the year group team
• Have a passion for education and a commitment for fostering a love of learning in students
• Be kind, caring and understanding and good role model for our pupils

What the school offers its staff

Applications are welcomed from team players with high expectations for achievement. We can offer you a good school in a friendly and happy environment. If you would like to visit the school prior to application, please contact us and we will be more than happy to show you around. For further information contact Melanie Hornshaw on 01908 674620 or email office@germanderpark.com.

The closing date for applications is Monday 14th September.

The school reserves the right to close the application process at any stage, should we receive sufficient applications, and interviews will be held sooner. Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check with further vetting checks including online searches and references taken.

The Boulevard Primary Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

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

Safeguarding is paramount to everything we do at Germander Park School. We have a skilled support team in our schools who work hard to ensure our children stay safe.

The school reserves the right to close the application process at any stage, should we receive sufficient applications, and interviews will be held sooner. Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check with further vetting checks including online searches and references taken.
The Boulevard Primary Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Germander Park School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 110 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Germander Park School website
• Email address: office@germanderpark.com
• Phone number: 01908 674620
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/germander-park-school

A small infant school, located in Conniburrow.

Arranging a visit to Germander Park School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@germanderpark.com.

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