Learning Support Assistant (Scale 4 or 5 depending on experience)

Belmont Junior School, London, N22 6RA

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 8.40 - 3.40, 30 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,288 - £32,535
• Actual salary: £23,638.23- £25,496.18
• Pay scale: Scale 4 - 5 depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Belmont Infant & Junior School is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant with proven experience in schools to join our hardworking and friendly team, likely in Key Stage 2 (7-11 year olds). The role involves supporting children in the classroom, including those with additional needs; the successful applicant needs to be flexible, relate easily to children and adults and be willing to work in a team.

We are seeking to appoint an LSA who:

• Has a clear understanding and commitment to the Belmont Infant & Junior approach to learning and its application in the classroom and out;
• Has experience working with children, including those with SEND;
• Can support children with specific needs, for example, cognitive or learning difficulties, behavioural, emotional and social development needs, communication and interaction difficulties;
• Is confident in establishing routines and boundaries – is kind but firm and clear;
• Has the ability to be able to use their initiative to support learning and behaviour;
• Would be a role model for our children and models expected behaviours at all times;
• Can support pupils to ensure they are engaged in learning activities;
• Promotes the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom;
• Has the ability to build successful working relationships with both children, staff and parents;
• Has a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team;
• Is motivated, passionate and reflective about their work.

Applicants must have GCSE grade 4/C or above in Maths and English.

Application Details

Please contact the school for an application pack: office@belmontjnr.haringey.sch.uk

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school, please email to arrange this

The closing date is Monday 2nd March 2026 at 9am.

What the school offers its staff

Belmont Infant & Junior School is a happy learning community where each individual child and member of staff is valued for the contribution they can make to the life of the school. Staff work hard to provide the very best for our children. If you join our team you can be assured that you will be part of a happy, caring team who put children at the heart of the learning process. Our school ethos is based on the values oflearning, perseverance, collaboration and generosity of spirit.

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

Belmont Junior School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as reference checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

LSA Scale 4 or 5 advert January 2026.pdf - 697 KB (opens in new tab)

About Belmont Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 219 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Belmont Junior School website
• Email address: office@belmontjnr.haringey.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02088888261
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/belmont-junior-school-london

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Arranging a visit to Belmont Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@belmontjnr.haringey.sch.uk.

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