Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Level 2
St Martin's Church of England Infant School, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7AA8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
3 September 2026
Closing date
25 June 2026 at 10am
Date listed
16 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £10,930.00 - £11,916.00 Annually (Actual)
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Level 2 job summary
Job Details
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Level 2
Salary: £10,930 - £11,916 pro rata per annum (FTE £27,926 - £29,080)
Hours: Term-time only (38 weeks), 18 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 08:45-12:36 (includes a 15-minute unpaid break). Start and finish times can be flexible if required.
Contract: Permanent
Overview
We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work mainly in Early Years and Key Stage 1.
The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support children’s learning and development, including those with special educational needs (SEN), within a classroom setting. You will help to create a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.
This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a supportive school community and to make a real difference during the early stages of a child’s education.
The successful candidate will:
- Be passionate about supporting all pupils, including those with additional needs
- Be flexible in their approach
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team
You may be required to deliver a bespoke curriculum for some children, with guidance and support from the class teacher and SENDCo.
The Role (Purpose)
To provide support for pupils, including those with special educational needs.
You will:
- Support pupils with their daily routines, learning, emotional regulation, behaviour, social interaction, and self-care
- Build supportive, caring, secure, and trusting relationships with pupils
- Implement appropriate programmes under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDCo
- Promote pupil engagement and independence
- Work with external professionals to plan and deliver provision
- Communicate effectively with parents and carers
- Carry out personal care duties where required
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver personalised support both inside and outside the classroom
- Support pupils’ learning, routines, social development, behaviour, and self-care
- Record, monitor, and report on behaviour and learning progress
- Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENDCo, and external specialists
- Adhere to safeguarding (KCSIE), health and safety, and school policies
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
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 is 10am on Thursday 25 June 2026
Interviews planned for week commencing 29 June 2026
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged via our School Office Team.
We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and therefore recommend that applications are submitted as early as possible.
Safeguarding Statement:
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)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
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