Learning Support Assistant

Westfield School, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5BE

25 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £20,952.00 - £20,952.00 Annually (Actual) Bucks Pay Range 2

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant

Could You Help Shape the Future for Children with Special Educational Needs?

Westfield School is seeking enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our growing team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children with communication and interaction needs, helping them to overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

"Staff are happy and proud to work at the school. They feel highly valued by leaders and are highly motivated to help pupils achieve their best."
Ofsted Inspection Report, February 2024

Westfield School is a primary-aged special school for children with Communication and Interaction needs within the moderate learning difficulty (MLD) and mild learning disability range. Most pupils have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), often alongside additional needs such as speech, language and communication difficulties, sensory processing differences, ADHD, anxiety, dyspraxia, or global developmental delay.

Many of our pupils join us after finding mainstream school environments overwhelming and challenging. At Westfield School, we provide a calm, structured and nurturing environment where children feel safe, understood and able to succeed. Visitors frequently comment on the positive atmosphere of the school, where strong relationships, personalised support and a focus on wellbeing underpin everything we do.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide tailored support for pupils, both in and out of the classroom. You will help deliver learning activities and interventions, promote independence and wellbeing, support positive behaviour, and contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Are patient, adaptable and resilient.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Share our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and high expectations for every child.

In return, we offer a welcoming and supportive school community, ongoing training and development opportunities, and the chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and their families.

If you are committed to helping children thrive and reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to find out more about our school or arrange a visit, please contact the school office by telephone 01628 533125 or email recruitment@westfield.bucks.sch.uk.

Applications will be considered on receipt and we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to interview candidates and withdraw the post if an appointment is made.

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

Westfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, Teaching Regulation Agency, childcare disqualification, qualification and reference checks.

As part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview.

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 Westfield School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 4 to 11
• Size: 86 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Westfield School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westfield-school-bourne-end

Westfield School is a primary aged special school for children who experience Communication and Interaction difficulties within the moderate learning difficulties range. We are continuing to expand so that more children can benefit from our provision and are increasing our staffing to support this.

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