Learning Support Assistant

Ruskin Academy, Wellingborough, NN8 3EG

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  12 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only plus 5 training days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,185.00
• Pay scale: NJC 3-4

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you keen to join a team who are passionate about putting children at the heart of everything we do?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant who is willing to join our fantastic team. We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar setting who is capable of giving their knowledge and experience to the children in our school.

Reporting directly to our Head of School, you will be responsible for undertaking administrative and organisational processes as required, to support the teacher, to deliver consistently good or better provision for our children.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who will bring organisation and commitment to this role, supporting both the students and the teachers, ensuring all duties are completed to the highest standard. You will need to be personable and have good communication skills.

Your core duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs; ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour

• Plans and Personal Care programmes

• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals ∙ Assist with the planning of learning activities

• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs

• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

• You will become a member of a school staff who are supportive, successful and committed to setting high standards.
• Access to Perks at Work scheme, which offers loyalty rewards and discounts from high street stores from your Day 1.
• Salary sacrifice scheme allowing you access to IT, Tech equipment & Bicycles with direct savings.
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family, offering confidential support with Health Assured.

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

The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical checks.

The Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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LSA Person Specification.docx.pdf - 148 KB (opens in new tab)

LSA Job Description .docx.pdf - 159 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ruskin Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 250 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ruskin Academy website
• Email address: r.parker1@ruskinacademy.net
• Phone number: 01933 381600
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ruskin-academy

Ruskin Academy are an inclusive, caring school in Wellingborough where every child matters. We recognise that all children have talents and abilities to celebrate, and part of our role is to help children to discover these. We challenge and develop our children to become curious, autonomous learners who are inspired and stimulated through a rich and varied curriculum that is appropriate to their individual needs. We develop children’s learning skills and, by setting high expectations and exacting standards, we prepare our children to flourish, and have high self-esteem and self-belief.

Arranging a visit to Ruskin Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.parker1@ruskinacademy.net.

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