Learning Support Assistant – Level 1

St Martin's Church of England Junior School, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7AD

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  8 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12,127.34 - £12,346.74 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant – Level 1 job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The role involves providing support for children who require additional help, working both in the classroom and around school to help pupils make academic, social, emotional and behavioural progress.

The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting all children, be flexible in their approach, and work well as part of a team.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Assist class teachers and the wider team in engaging children with the curriculum

• Provide support during lunchtimes, both in the lunch halls and in the playground

• Support children experiencing difficulties with their emotions, behaviour, social interactions, or other aspects of school or home life

• Occasionally assist with whole-class supervision during teachers’ planned lessons

• Build caring, supportive and trusting relationships with children

• Carry out personal care routines where appropriate

• Assist in creating and developing resources for use in and out of the classroom

• Communicate and collaborate with parents under the guidance of the class teacher/SENDCo

FOR THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED:

• A willingness to undertake training relevant to the role (Level 1 qualification desirable)

• School based references from the last 2 years (Desirable)

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

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

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

• Previous experience of working with children (desirable for Level 1).

• A proven ability to use their initiative

• Strong communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults

• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment

• A positive, can-do attitude

• Flexibility and the ability to work well within a team

Hours

• The role is term-time only (38 weeks per year)

• 21.25 hours per week

  Work pattern - Monday to Friday 09:00 - 13:30 (includes a 15min unpaid break)
  for the right candidate we can be flexible around the weekly working pattern

Salary

• PS3 - Fully time equivalent (FTE) £24,510

• Actual salary (21.25 hours, 38 weeks): £12,127.34 - £12,346.74 per annum (pro rata)

We offer an exciting and challenging environment, a dedicated, hardworking and supportive staff team and excellent opportunities and commitment to staff professional development.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged via our Admin Manager, Emma Dennis.

Apply

Closing date for applications is 12 midday on Thursday 8 January 2026

Interviews planned for week commencing 15 January 2025

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date and therefore encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Information

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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 Junior School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 359 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Martin's Church of England Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-martins-church-of-england-junior-school

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