Learning Support Assistant

Dedworth Middle School, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5PE

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  17 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,656.00 - £27,074.00 Annually (Actual) Term-time only

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are looking to appoint two enthusiastic, experienced, confident and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work with our Year 5-8 pupils. You will play a crucial role in supporting pupils and assisting the teaching staff. In this role, the rewards are priceless when you witness the children achieve their goals and watch their self-esteem and confidence grow. Dedworth Middle School is a supportive environment with friendly staff and a wonderful community feel.

The successful candidate will:

Be a hard working, dedicated person who is able to inspire, motivate and encourage pupils to help them achieve their potential.

Be passionate and committed to supporting children with their learning

Be enthusiastic, friendly, professional and approachable

Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.

Be organised, confident, patient, flexible and resilient.

Have a commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities

Be fast thinking and adaptable to different environments.

Be able to work effectively in a team

We are looking for someone who:

Preferably has experience working as a LSA.

Has good numeracy and literacy skills.

Has an understanding of inclusion and making the curriculum accessible to all learners.

Communicates effectively with children, parents, and professionals.

Brings empathy, positivity, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

Essential qualifications include 5 GCSEs (A-C) including English and Maths and experience of working with external agencies and excellent administrative skills are also key.

Please see our candidate pack for more information.

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 Dedworth Middle School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 517 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Dedworth Middle School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dedworth-middle-school-windsor

At Dedworth Middle School we were recently graded ‘GOOD’ by Ofsted and we work in an environment where opportunities are limitless, the children are supported, and outcomes always consider the whole child. We continue to aim for the highest of standards and provide a friendly and hardworking team. “A member of staff said, ‘The why is behind every decision, and this always takes pupils into consideration and us as staff. It is a happy and lovely place to work and thrive.” Ofsted, June 2022. We are a fully inclusive middle school, currently with over 500 pupils on roll aged from 9-13.

We are part of the Windsor Learning Partnership which includes Windsor Girls’ School, The Windsor Boys’ School, Clewer Green C of E First School, Oakfield First School and Dedworth Green First School. In the heart of The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, Dedworth Middle School has a strong reputation for being a community school with happy, successful pupils and a proven track record for high quality professional development.

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