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Learning Support Assistant

Parkfields Middle School, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AB

This job expired on 15 October 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  October/November 2025

• Closing date

  15 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  1 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: NJC Scale 2 (Points 3-4)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint a part time Learning Support Assistant to start in October 2025. You will be working in a very effective and friendly team of LSA’s that support the educational, personal and social needs of our pupils in and out of lessons. The position is based on working 3 days per week (Weds/Thurs 8.45am-3.35pm & Fri 8.45am-1.55pm term-time, plus 5 training days).

You will need to have a NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent qualifications), be fit, enthusiastic and able to motivate pupils to achieve their best in all aspects of the curriculum.

The appointed candidate will support the SEND department in promoting and supporting the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved. This post offers an exciting opportunity for someone energised and passionate about working with young people in seeing them flourish, learn and grow.

Parkfields has 470 children and includes a hearing impaired provision. The school was last inspected by Ofsted in May 2024 and was judged as Good in all areas.

We also offer:

• Engaging, friendly and well-motivated children

• A pedagogical focus

• A broad range of facilities

• A supportive working environment

Closing date: 15th October 2025 9am

Interviews: W/B 20th October 2025

Interested candidates are welcome to contact Mrs Louise Reynolds (Business, Operations and Data Manager).

Email: lreynolds@parkfieldsschool.co.uk for further information or to arrange a visit

To apply for the post, please visit MyNewTerm

Please note that earlier applications would be welcomed and shortlisted candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.

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.

This job post has expired.

About Parkfields Middle School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 460 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Parkfields Middle School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parkfields-middle-school

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