Learning Support Assistant Level 3 with Lunchtime Responsibilities
The District CofE Primary School, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9PZ11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday - Friday/Term Time plus 1 week. Learning Support Assistant - 28.75 hours per week (includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break). Midday - 2.5 hours per week.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Subject to continued funding
Pay scale
- Learning Support Assistant: NJC SCP 5. Midday: NJC 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
What We Are Looking For
A Level 3 qualification in Teaching and Learning (e.g., NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants) or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience in leading whole classes or delivering planned lessons independently to cover teacher non-contact time.
Confidence in managing classroom behaviour, maintaining routines, and supporting pupils across English, maths, and the broader curriculum.
Exceptional communication skills, flexibility, and a resilient, collaborative approach.
A commitment to the values, vision, and ethos of The District CE Primary School.
What the school offers its staff
A warm, inclusive school community committed to nurturing every child’s potential.
A dedicated, well-resourced Nurture Room environment.
Ongoing professional development, training, and career progression opportunities.
A supportive leadership team that prioritizes staff well-being and mental health.
Further information about the job
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.
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
- Email address
- vacancies@remat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01744 678250
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.
School location
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