Learning Support Assistant

Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV13 6AJ

22 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £17,481.00 - £18,156.00 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team at Higham on the Hill Church of England Primary School.

Nestled in the heart of the English countryside, we are a small rural village primary school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive. Our warm, nurturing and family-orientated environment allows children and staff alike to flourish, and we are proud of the supportive relationships at the heart of our school community.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support the learning, development and wellbeing of our pupils. This role will involve working with individuals, small groups and whole classes, including supporting children with SEND and those with EHCPs. We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential, who can build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families, and who is willing to contribute fully to school life.

At Higham on the Hill, learning extends far beyond the classroom. With extensive grounds, a strong focus on outdoor learning, educational visits, enrichment opportunities and close community links, this role offers the opportunity to support children in a wide range of exciting and rewarding experiences.

If you are a dedicated team player with a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting children's learning and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show prospective candidates what makes Higham on the Hill such a special place to learn, grow and work.

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 Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 92 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/higham-on-the-hill-church-of-england-primary-school

We are a small, rural, village primary school in the heart of England. With only four classes, we are able to create a very warm and happy environment for everyone who learns, works and plays here. The class teachers are supported by learning support assistants.

Our facilities are wide ranging. We have an on site breakfast club every morning, where the children are provided with breakfast and a range of activities and we run an after school care club daily. Every term a variety of clubs run after school hours and at lunchtimes.

We are blessed with extensive school grounds, including a large playground, trim trail, large playing field and a pond area. These grounds are used regularly as the school has an outdoor learning focus. Our curriculum is exciting and engaging, with topics being enhanced by local walks, external trips and visitors to school. From year 5, children learn to play a musical instrument, receiving tuition from a specialist teacher who visits each week. A modern foreign language is taught to children in year KS2. Children from year 5 and 6 swim at Hinckley Leisure Centre.
As a Church of England primary school, we have extensive links with St. Peter's Church, visiting often and welcoming clergy into school. At St. Peters, we hold Harvest, Christingle, Easter and Y6 Leavers services over the year.

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