Learning Support Assistant (PAR196BC)
Parkland Primary School South Wigston, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
30 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,191.00 - £25,590.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Starting Salary Approx £13,053.47
Learning Support Assistant (PAR196BC) job summary
Parkland Primary School South Wigston
Salary: Grade 5 Pay Point 7-8 (£25,191 - £25,590 per annum, approximate starting salary of £13,053.47)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time Only + Inset days)
Contract Type: Fixed Term until August 2026
Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing? Parkland Primary School South Wigston is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Learning Support Assistant to work alongside our dedicated teaching team. You will play a key role in fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, ensuring all pupils can reach their full potential.
Why Choose Parkland Primary School South Wigston?
At Parkland Primary we are incredibly passionate about our pupils and believe that every child should have the opportunity to succeed. Our intake is mixed in socio-economic terms with nearly a quarter of the children on free meals. Parents are supportive with regular volunteer helpers in school. Children are always at the heart of every decision we make; we have high expectations of them. We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality education and in our strong pastoral support. We aim to instil values in our pupils that provide them with the skills they need to be successful in life.
Our Achievements to date
- Rated Ofsted ‘Good’ September 2023
- Microsoft Showcase School
- 360 Safe online safety award
- School Games gold award
- PE Quality Mark
- Route to Resilience and Happy Lunch Time accredited
- Renaissance Partner School
“Pupils enjoy their learning and focus well in lessons. They are polite and interact with each other and adults with respect.” - OFSTED
Key Responsibilities- Support teachers in preparing and delivering engaging lessons.
- Assist individuals and small groups with learning activities.
- Provide feedback on pupil engagement and progress.
- Encourage positive behaviour and emotional development.
- Prepare and use learning materials, including ICT resources.
- Help create stimulating classroom displays.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent) OR ability to meet STL Level 2 National Occupational Standards.
- Experience: Previous experience supporting teaching and learning in a school setting.
- Skills & Knowledge:
- Understanding of child protection and health & safety procedures.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to motivate and engage students.
Professional Growth & Support
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
- Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits
- Flexible working options.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
Additional Perks
- Free parking, cycle-to-work scheme, and gym discounts.
- Eyecare vouchers, dental support, and retail discounts.
- Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.
We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age, or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents
About Discovery Schools TrustDiscovery Schools Trust is committed to improving learning by fostering a culture of excellence. We prioritise children’s needs, teacher development, and innovative school improvement to ensure success across all our schools.
Safeguarding CommitmentDiscovery is dedicated to safeguarding pupils. The successful applicant must complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide references.
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If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.
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 Parkland Primary School South Wigston
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 548 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Parkland Primary School South Wigston website
Parkland Primary school is a large primary school, with 506 children aged 4 to 11. It is also a pretty happy place with children who on the whole are willing to learn, friendly and easy-going. Our intake is mixed in socio-economic terms with nearly a quarter of the children on free meals. Parents are supportive regular volunteer helpers in school.
Staff range from very experienced to NQTs, with a generous allocation of support staff including HLTAs, a nursery nurse, teaching assistants and an ICT technician.
Premises are modern with open-plan areas for younger children and closed rooms for older ones. We have good resources and excellent facilities including an ICT suite, field, studio, resource room, and separate Year 6 building. We share a campus with South Wigston High School. A state-of-the-art sports centre has been built at the High School with community access and timetabled slots for our school's use.
Our school is part of the Discovery Schools Academies Trust. Discovery Schools Academy Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence is shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.
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