Learning Support Assistant Early Years - Level 2
Goldington Green Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DP6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
23 February 2026
Closing date
2 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 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
- £19,526.00 - £19,837.00 Annually (Actual) 6-7
Learning Support Assistant Early Years - Level 2 job summary
About HEART Academies Trust
HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and three partner primary schools, Cauldwell, Shackleton and Shortstown. Together we serve more than 2500 pupils aged from 2 to 18 years.
We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.
HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a ‘stronger together’ approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.
What we offer
As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.
Paid wellbeing day per year.
£200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Employee assist programme.
Generous pension and a competitive salary.
Free gym, shower and parking facilities.
Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.
An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace
Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success.
An excellent catering provision.
A commitment to environmental sustainability.
What we’re looking for
To provide safe, high-quality education, care and welfare for children
To fulfill legal and statutory requirements
To contribute to and implement school policies.
To work under the direction of the Headteacher, EYFS Lead and Class Teachers to become part of a successful team.
Position details:
32.5 hours per week, term-time only plus training days
8:30 - 15:30 Monday to Friday
Fixed-term until 31/12/2026
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Goldington Green Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 581 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Goldington Green Academy website
School location
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