Learning Support Assistant/Midday Supervisor

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EX

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  28 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,213.00 - £17,465.00 Annually (Actual) L2a pt 3-4 (£24,796 - £25,185 pa FTE)

Learning Support Assistant/Midday Supervisor job summary

Learning Support Assistant & Midday Supervisor

Leighton Middle School
Fixed-Term Contract | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only (8:50am - 3:15pm)

Leighton Middle School is a place where every member of staff can, and does, make a real difference to children's lives. We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor to join our dedicated team.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will work alongside experienced classroom teachers to provide high-quality support to pupils across all four year groups. You will play a vital part in helping pupils reach their full potential, both academically and personally, by offering individual and small group support where needed.

In addition to your classroom responsibilities, you will also take on the role of Midday Supervisor, helping to ensure our pupils enjoy a safe, happy, and well-managed lunchtime experience.

Key Details:

• Contract: Fixed term in the first instance

• Hours: 8:50am - 3:15pm, Monday to Friday, term time only

• Start Date: As soon as possible

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing, and who wants to contribute positively to a supportive and inclusive school environment.

In return we offer:

• A happy, friendly, welcoming environment with a strong, positive and caring ethos.
• An opportunity to develop your skills.
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free Flu Vaccinations

If you are patient, flexible, and committed to making a positive impact on young learners, we would love to hear from you.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in school.

Posts working with children will be subject to the disclosure of criminal records. Leighton Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

You may be asked to explain any gaps or issues arising from the information you have provided and/or from employment references. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children will be explored at interview.

Please note that if you are shortlisted for this role, or an alternative role, an online name search will be undertaken, as per Keeping Children Safe if Education. The purpose of the search is to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with you at interview.

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 Leighton Middle School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 600 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leighton Middle School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leighton-middle-school

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