Learning Support Assistant

St Edward's Church of England Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2LH

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  21 August 2026

• Closing date

  18 June 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 12pm 17.5 hours a week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 3 terms
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,191

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to start in August 2026 with experience of working with children who have a wide variety of needs.

We need someone who is:

• Caring and responsive to children's needs.
• Flexible and able to think on their feet
• Resilient, consistent, patient, empathetic and has a sense of humour.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• An incredibly supportive working environment
• The support of a knowledgeable and skilled SENCO.
• An opportunity to make a real difference

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

The school has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS will be applied for and required for this position.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Learning Support Assistant (Grade 5).pdf - 556 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Edward's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 174 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Edward's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: office@stedwards-cd.leics.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01332810231
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-edward-s-church-of-england-primary-school

An exciting opportunity has arisen at St Edward’s CE Primary School in Castle Donington. We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to add to our highly effective and motivated team. St Edward’s is a very special place for all. Staff, governors, parents and carers work seamlessly together to create an inclusive, happy and successful school where all pupils achieve well both socially and academically. Outcomes for pupils are excellent.

Arranging a visit to St Edward's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stedwards-cd.leics.sch.uk.

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