Learning Support Assistant

Grove Academy, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2SR

6 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  14 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary will be pro-rated and different to the FTE
• Additional allowances:

  Salary will be pro-rated and different to the FTE

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Grove Academy are looking for a positive, skilled Learning Support Assistant to join our inclusive Primary team on our journey of improvement. This is an exciting time to join Slough’s first all-through school as we expand and strengthen our team in order to secure the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

We can offer enthusiastic children who are eager to learn, a supportive parent community, friendly, supportive colleagues and an extensive programme of professional development for Learning Support Assistants.

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant who is experienced working with primary age pupils and have a good knowledge of the primary curriculum. A good standard of written and spoken English is essential.

Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and English as Additional Language is desirable.

Please refer carefully to the Job Description.

Grove Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

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 Grove Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 19
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 990 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Grove Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grove-academy-sl1-2sr

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