Learning Support Assistant

Olympic Primary, Wellingborough, NN8 3QA

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  28 August 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  3 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who is willing to join our fantastic staff team. We are ideally looking for someone with previous experience in a similar setting who is capable of giving their knowledge and experience to the children in our school.

Reporting directly to the Head of school and leadership team, you will be responsible for undertaking administrative and organisational processes as required, to support the teacher, to deliver consistently good or better provision for our children.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who will bring organisation and commitment to this role, ensuring all duties are completed to the highest standard. You will need to be personable and have good communication skills.

Application information:

Please use the link below to apply for the position via My New Term. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please email: school@olympicprimaryprimary.net

Lion Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and completion of a medical check.

CV’s submitted without a completed official application form will not be considered.

Closing date: 28th August 2026

Interviews: Expected to be held week commencing: w/c 31st August 2026

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.
The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical checks.

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 Olympic Primary

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 400 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Olympic Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/olympic-primary

Do you want to work in a school that OFSTED 2023 says this about:
Staff are very proud to work at Olympic Primary. They recognise that the school has improved considerably since it was taken over by Lion Academy Trust.
Classrooms are calm, purposeful place where pupils can focus on their learning.
Staff adapt lessons to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These changes ensure that pupils with SEND learn the full curriculum.

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