Learning Support Assistant

Farnham Green Primary School, Ilford, Essex, IG3 8UY

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,617 (pro rata)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Farnham Green are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant.

As a learning Support Assistant you will be enhancing the learning of pupils who have a wide range of special educational and learning needs. You will also be supporting the teaching staff in enabling the pupils to gain independence, participate fully in the curriculum and the general life of the school.

 

Farnham Green Primary School is an ambitious school with exciting plans for the future. Our happy, well behaved pupils and friendly and supportive staff make this an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated staff member to join our school on a permanent basis. Come and join our fast moving school where our committed team believes that every second counts, and every child and staff member matters.

 

Main duties will include:

 

· To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff within an agreed system of supervision.

· To implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom.

· To assist the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.

· To supervise and support pupils in class work across all areas of the curriculum.

· Liaising with teaching staff regarding work set in class and pastoral staff where necessary;

· Setting appropriate expectations and establishing productive, supportive working relationships with the pupils and staff.

· To manage pupils behaviour positively within the school system.

 

Location: Farnham Green Primary School - IG3 8UY

Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 8.30am-3.30pm Term Time + Inset Days

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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 Farnham Green Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 370 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Farnham Green Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/farnham-green-primary-school-ilford

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