Learning Support Assistant (Level 2)

Chantry Primary Academy, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0QP

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  8 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  24 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,676.00 - £18,971.00 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant (Level 2) job summary

The Pioneer Learning Trust is a small but growing Trust of collaborative schools in Luton. The Trust currently consists of 3 larger than average primary schools- Chantry Primary Academy, Southfield Primary Academy and Whitefield Primary Academy.

At Chantry, our school ethos is built upon our unique school values (which incorporate British Values), these include unity, respect, tolerance and friendship. With high expectations and standards, exciting wow-factors and a book based learning experience, fostering a love of reading, we believe that Chantry offers an excellent educational experience for our pupils.

Chantry is a successful school which is a unique and exciting place to be. Children succeed at Chantry thanks to high quality learning experiences provided by our extensive and dedicated team. They also enjoy our creative approach to learning and feel secure in our caring school environment.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Level 2 Learning Support Assistant.

The role involves supporting pupils individually or in groups in the classroom working under the full direction of the class teacher. You will support the class teacher in all aspects of classroom organisation, preparing learning resources to support the curriculum and helping to ensure that every child has access to learning opportunities that allow them to develop into independent, active learners.

Working hours: 32.5 hours per week 8.30am - 3.30pm with a half hour lunch break, term time only

£ 18,676- £18,971 actual annual salary

Fixed term contract until August 2026

Can you help us to make a difference in children's lives through positive engagement in learning?

Are you:

Committed to getting the best out of our pupils?

Keen to set high expectations and to support children to meet these?

Able to recognise and value the diverse social and cultural needs of our child and communities?

Able to support pupils in literacy and numeracy learning across the curriculum?

What we offer:

The opportunity to join a supportive and well -established team

The support to progress in your career which could include the apprenticeship route.

Ongoing access to in house and externally provided CPD

An employee benefits programme, which includes discounts with several retailers and hospitality outlets and membership of an employee assistance programme.

Onsite low-cost childcare for staff

Visits to tour our schools sites are welcomed and strongly encouraged.

Please contact Gemma Patterson - recruitment@pioneerlearningtrust.com/01582 706500 to answer any queries or for an informal chat.

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice. fluently in spoken English.

CVs will not be accepted for any post based in schools.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 Chantry Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 641 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chantry Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chantry-primary-academy

Chantry Primary Academy

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