Learning Support Assistant

Parkside Community Primary School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4EP

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  12 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 Annually (FTE) H2

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Parkside Community Primary School is a one-form entry school (with two classes in Year 5), proudly serving the Borehamwood community. We were rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2020, and our most recent short inspection in March 2025 confirmed that we continue to maintain these high standards.

At Parkside, we are committed to building an inclusive and ambitious school where every child is valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their very best. Our motto, “Nurturing and inspiring young minds towards a bright future,” is at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo to support pupils with special educational and behavioural needs, helping them to access learning and reach their full potential. The working hours for this role will be 32.5 hours per week.

This rewarding role may involve providing one-to-one support for an individual child or working with small groups within the classroom setting. You will assist with planning and delivering targeted activities, monitoring progress and supporting children’s social, emotional and personal development. The role also includes supervising pupils during breaks and lunchtimes and helping to create a positive and nurturing environment across the school.

We are looking for someone who is patient, flexible and passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing. In return, Parkside offers a friendly and supportive staff team, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to our pupils’ lives.

As a Learning Support Assistant you will:

• Support pupils with special educational and behavioural needs, both one-to-one and in small groups.

• Assist the class teacher and SENCO in delivering planned learning activities and adapting them to pupils’ needs.

• Monitor and provide feedback on pupils’ progress, behaviour, and engagement.

• Help create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment.

• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and personal development.

• Supervise pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, and school activities as required.

• Liaise with teachers, parents, and external professionals to support pupil learning.

• Assist with preparation of classroom resources and learning materials.

• Support pupils’ independence with personal care, health, hygiene, and daily routines where needed.

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Why Join Parkside?

• A committed, friendly and hardworking team of staff and governors

• A strong culture of collaboration and professional development

• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils and families

• A school community that values wellbeing, inclusion and high expectations for all

• Enthusiastic, caring children who are eager to learn and proud of their school

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Next Steps

We are keen to make a successful appointment and may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

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.

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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 Parkside Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 246 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parkside Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parkside-community-primary-school-borehamwood

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