Learning Support Assistant

Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7JU

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £19,562.00 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and inclusive team in our SEMH Nest provision at Christ Church & St Peter's CE Primary School. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children in achieving their full potential, both academically and personally, within our nurturing and ambitious school community.

Working under the direction of our class teacher, you will provide support for teaching and learning in the Nest, working with individual pupils and small groups. You will help create a positive, safe and engaging learning environment, supporting children's educational, social, emotional and mental health development.

The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusion, committed to helping every child thrive, and able to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues. Experience of supporting children with additional needs, including SEND and EHCPs, would be advantageous.

At Christ Church & St Peter's, guided by our vision of "Aiming high, caring for everyone," you will become part of a supportive school family that values teamwork, professional development and making a difference in the lives of children every day.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, patient and committed to supporting children's learning and wellbeing. The successful candidate will build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families, promote high expectations and inclusion for all children, and work effectively as part of a team while also using their initiative when required. They will be keen to contribute to the wider life of our school community and share our commitment to helping every child succeed.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant primary school where children are encouraged to discover what is possible, develop independence and flourish both in and beyond the classroom.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and satisfactory references. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later year’s childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

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 Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 385 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Christ Church & Saint Peter's Cofe Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christ-church-saint-peter-s-cofe-primary-school

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