Learning Support Assistant

Clipstone Brook Lower School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3PG

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  19 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 January 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: £17,505.00 - £17,779.00 Annually (Actual) L2 A (3 - 4)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Are you a compassionate educator with a heart for inclusion? Do you believe that every child deserves a champion to help them navigate their learning journey?

We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our vibrant school community. This is a role for someone who doesn't just "do the job," but who genuinely cares about making a difference in the lives of children with diverse needs.

The Role

As a key member of our support team, you will work closely with children who require extra guidance to reach their full potential. A significant portion of this role involves delivering our phonics programme (Read Write Inc), ensuring our pupils develop the foundational literacy skills they need to succeed.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience: You must have previous experience working with children, ideally within an educational setting.

• Phonics Expertise: It is highly desirable that you have experience delivering a structured phonics programme .(such as Read Write Inc. or Little Wandle).

• Specialist Knowledge: You should have a solid understanding of SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs. A formal qualification in Learning Support is a significant advantage.

• The "Heart" Factor: You are naturally kind, patient, and empathetic. You possess a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and a proactive "growth mindset" when it comes to learning new SEND strategies.

We are a school that can offer:

• a very supportive and experienced team;
• a visible, supportive and approachable leadership team
• well-resourced classrooms and fantastic outdoor spaces including forest school provision;
• children who are excited and keen to learn;
• a strong, committed and supportive leadership team ;
• a focused personalised approach to professional development;
• a genuine committment to wellbeing with an reasonable workload;
• a school community that cares about each other.

We are looking for someone who is keen to grow alongside our pupils and contribute to a culture of kindness and excellence. Come and be part of our wonderful team!

You are encouraged to visit the school prior to application; please call 01525 376085 to arrange a visit or to ask any questions about the role.

Please visit our website for further information about our school: www.clipstonebrooklower.co.uk

Closing date: Monday 19 January 2026 (midday)

Interviews: Monday 26 January 2026

The school is committed to stringent safeguarding procedures. This position will include full adherence to safer recruitment guidelines. This will include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to the commencement of employment, and we will also apply for references prior to interview from your current/ most recent employer. Please note, if you currently work in a school setting, your primary reference must be from the headteacher/ head of school.

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 school is committed to stringent safeguarding procedures. This position will include full adherence to safer recruitment guidelines. The role will consist of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before the commencement of employment. We will also apply for references before the interview from your current/ most recent employer.

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 Clipstone Brook Lower School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 297 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Clipstone Brook Lower School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/clipstone-brook-lower-school

THIS IS A ‘GOOD’ SCHOOL under the new framework (Ofsted November 2019)

Clipstone Brook Lower School is a forward-thinking, friendly, and supportive place of work based in Leighton Buzzard, set on stunning grounds. We aim to give children the best start in education and strive to achieve academically and personally ambitious outcomes.

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