Learning Support Assistant – Inclusion Hub

St Martin's Church of England Infant School, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7AA

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  7 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 June 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: £17,686.00 - £19,860.00 Annually (Actual) Salary dependent on experience

Learning Support Assistant – Inclusion Hub job summary

Learning Support Assistant - Inclusion Hub -

1 year fixed term, with potential for extension

Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Salary: £17,686-£19,860 per annum, pro rata (30 hours p/w) (full-time equivalent: £25,319-£27,926), depending on hours worked and experience

Hours: Term-time only (38 weeks), up to 30 hours per week, 08:45-15:30 (includes a 45 minute unpaid break). Start and finish times can be flexible if required.

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027

Be the difference. Support inclusive practice that changes lives.

We are looking for a compassionate, proactive Learning Support Assistant to work alongside our Specialist Teacher in the Inclusion Hub. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils who benefit from a more personalised, nurturing approach to learning.

Role Description: You will need to

• Support adaptive teaching delivered by the Specialist Teacher

• Work with individuals and small groups

• Build positive relationships that support emotional regulation and confidence

• Help deliver targeted interventions

• Strengthen links between the Hub and mainstream classrooms

What Makes This Role Special

• A chance to make a meaningful, daily impact on pupils who need something different

• A supportive, collaborative team committed to inclusive education

• Opportunities to grow your skills and experience

Who We’re Looking For

Someone who:

• Is patient, caring and committed to equity and inclusion

• Enjoys working with pupils with additional or complex needs

• Is reflective, reliable and ready to learn

• Can build trust with pupils, families and colleagues

• Is organised and can multitask

• Can be calm and be flexible to meet a diverse range of needs

Person Specification (Requirements):

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.

• Previous experience working with children.

• Ability to work on your own initiative.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.

• Ability to use relevant technology/equipment.

• A positive, flexible, team‑focused attitude.

• A DBS on the update service or willingness to complete a new one.

Desirable / Highly Desirable

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs.

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Early Years Practitioner qualification.

• Recent school‑based references (within the last 2 years).

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly team.

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

• LGPS pension scheme.

• 2-week autumn half term break

• On-site parking (subject to availability)

• Viv-up scheme

• School Wellbeing Programme

Apply:

Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 7 July 2026

Interviews: From 8 - 16 July 2026

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged via our School Office Team.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding any criminal record or information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

St Martin’s C of E Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Further information can be found in our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy on the Enlighten Learning Trust Careers page. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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 St Martin's Church of England Infant School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 250 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Martin's Church of England Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-martins-church-of-england-infant-school

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