Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Measham Church of England Primary School, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7LG

9 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £18,058.00 - £18,787.00 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) job summary

At Measham Church of England Primary School, we believe every child deserves to feel valued, supported and inspired to succeed. Guided by our Christian vision, "Love your neighbour as yourself", we are proud to be a caring and inclusive school where relationships matter, and every child is encouraged to flourish.

We are looking for a dedicated and nurturing Learning Support Assistant to join our warm and welcoming team. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and who understands the difference that encouragement, patience and positive relationships can make to a child's educational journey.

Working closely with teachers and other members of staff, you will support children across the classroom, in small groups and on a one-to-one basis, helping them to engage in learning, build confidence and achieve their individual goals. You will play an important role in supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development, ensuring they feel safe, happy and ready to learn.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who have knowledge or experience of supporting children with speech and language needs. The ability to help children develop their communication skills, language understanding and confidence in expressing themselves would be a real asset and would enable you to make a significant impact on the lives of some of our pupils.

At Measham, you will become part of a supportive school family where colleagues work together, celebrate successes and share a commitment to providing the very best opportunities for every child. Our children are enthusiastic, our families are supportive and our staff are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can flourish.

If you are a caring team player with a genuine passion for supporting children and helping them reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and provide a great opportunity to experience first-hand the friendly and nurturing atmosphere that makes Measham such a special place to work.

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

Measham Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
The post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested prior to interview.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring service [DBS] check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
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 Measham Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 176 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Measham Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/measham-church-of-england-primary-school

Measham Church of England Primary School is now part of the Rise Multi Academy Trust group. We are an inclusive school with 200 children set in a small ex-mining village in North West Leicestershire in the Heart of the Forest. We have delightful children and have strong links with both the local community and the church.

Our OFSTED grading is “GOOD” and we have a team of highly skilled, experienced and dedicated staff and governors. We work very closely with our parents and provide a happy and stimulating environment where “Happy children flourish…” We aim to provide a high quality education; enabling the children to have successful future. We believe that a firm partnership between school and home provides a solid foundation for learning and we value the involvement of our parents and carers.

Our school it situated on a large site and facilities include a large school field with independent access to the local Recreation ground and our own Forest school area set in a quiet area of our grounds. We have an ample playground with gym equipment, an outside classroom, a tyre park and a climbing wall. We also have a separate area for EYFS and our newly added Pre-school which offer 20 places to 3 and 4 year olds. Internally we have a large hall, a library 8 classrooms, and several withdrawal rooms used for booster groups and a dedicated room used for children with sensory needs. We operate wrap around care with an independent provider every morning and after school and have a school kitchen used to provide fresh hot meals to our children and another school locally.

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