Learning Support Assistant (DAN14BC)

Enderby Danemill Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 4LH

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  2nd June 2026

• Closing date

  27 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  22 May 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: £25,191.00 - £25,590.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Starting Salary Approx £

Learning Support Assistant (DAN14BC) job summary

Learning Support Assistant - Short term due to funding for a pre-school pupil up until July 7th 2026

Enderby Danemill Primary School

Salary: Grade 5 Pay Point 7-8 (£25,191 - £25,590 per annum, approximate starting salary of £15,508)

Hours: 5 hours, 39 weeks per year

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working pattern: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 12:00

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing? Enderby Danemill Primary School is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to work alongside our dedicated teaching team. You will play a key role in fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, ensuring all pupils can reach their full potential.

Why Choose Enderby Danemill Primary School?

At Danemill we believe that a happy child is a child who will enjoy learning in a positive, inclusive and fun environment. Our aim is to ensure that each and every child fulfils their potential and is ready for the next stage in their education. Our key learning values are woven throughout our curriculum, curiosity, communication, reflection, resilience, motivation, creativity, collaboration and bravery.

Our Achievements to date

• Rated Ofsted ‘Good’ in April 2024

• 360 Online Safety Award

• Eco-Schools Merit

• Primary Schools Quality Mark

• Accredited Route to Resilience School

• School Games Gold Award

• Microsoft Showcase School

• Wellbeing Award for Schools 2023 - 2026

“Pupils behave well and follow the ‘Danemill Way’. Pupils are proud to receive praise for being ready, respectful and resilient.” - OFSTED

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in preparing and delivering engaging lessons.
• Assist individuals and small groups with learning activities.
• Provide feedback on pupil engagement and progress.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional development.
• Prepare and use learning materials, including ICT resources.
• Help create stimulating classroom displays.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent) OR ability to meet STL Level 2 National Occupational Standards.
• Experience: Previous experience supporting teaching and learning in a school setting.
• Skills & Knowledge:
  • Understanding of child protection and health & safety procedures.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to motivate and engage students.
  Why Join Us?

  Professional Growth & Support

  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
  • Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.

  Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

  • Flexible working options.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Defined benefit pension scheme.

  Additional Perks

  • Free parking, cycle-to-work scheme, and gym discounts.
  • Eyecare vouchers, dental support, and retail discounts.
  • Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.
  Equal Opportunities & Diversity

  We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
  Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age, or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.

  Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents

  About Discovery Schools Trust

  Discovery Schools Trust is committed to improving learning by fostering a culture of excellence. We prioritise children’s needs, teacher development, and innovative school improvement to ensure success across all our schools.

  Safeguarding Commitment

  Discovery is dedicated to safeguarding pupils. The successful applicant must complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide references.

  Apply Now
  If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.

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 Enderby Danemill Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 341 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Enderby Danemill Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/enderby-danemill-primary-school

About Us
At Danemill we believe that a happy child is a child who will enjoy learning in a positive and inclusive environment with excellent support and above all, fun.

Our goal is to provide the children with an education to develop their full potential, so that each will have a full and satisfying life and may, with happiness and a sense of self-worth, contribute to society.

We aim to create a happy, creative, co-operative and imaginative environment for our children.

Our children and their development embody our school motto – “Only my best is good enough”. We promise to provide an environment and the support that allows this belief to flourish.

We provide a wide and varied range of extracurricular activities in addition to the National Curriculum that cater for all year groups. The children are actively encouraged to participate in these activities to enhance both their learning and social skills.

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