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Learning Support Assistant (Level 2) with Lunchtime Responsibilities

The District CofE Primary School, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9PZ

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Part-Time, Term Time + 1 Week Learning Assistant Level 2: 28.75 hours per week. Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Midday Supervisor: 2.5 hours per week.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 10 months
• Pay scale: NJC SCP 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.

• Confidence in supporting learning, particularly in English and maths.

• Strong communication skills and a positive, resilient attitude.

• A commitment to the values and ethos of The District CE Primary School.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive Leadership Team, Local Academy Council, and Multi Academy Trust

• Strong commitment to your professional development

• Well-behaved and motivated pupils

• A happy, positive, and well-resourced learning environment

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

LSA_JD & PS_The District (1) (1).pdf - 73.2 KB (opens in new tab)

Learning Support Assistant_Advert_The District - Sept 26 (2).pdf - 61.4 KB (opens in new tab)

BLANK Rainbow Education MAT Application Form & Equal Opportunities Form_2025 (51).docx - 97.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About The District CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 365 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The District CofE Primary School website
• Email address: vacancies@remat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01744 678250
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-district-cofe-primary-school-newton-le-willows

The District CE Primary School is at the heart of the local community. We have a beautiful school building, with a long history and extensive grounds for the children to enjoy. We provide an inclusive and nurturing learning environment, a bespoke curriculum and excellent pastoral and early intervention support to meet the needs of our children and families.

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