Learning Support Assistant

St Paul's Way Trust School, London, E3 4FT

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 10 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 6 Months
• Actual salary: £7,673

What skills and experience we're looking for

Starting March 2026 | Fixed Term Contract | Part time

St Paul’s Way Primary School is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant. This post is suitable for someone who is passionate about supporting all learners to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking a motivated and talented Learning Support Assistant who is excited about the opportunity to come and work in a dynamic and innovative organisation at St Pauls Way Primary School. We are looking for someone that wants to work closely with the class teacher, under the direction of the Head of School and Phase Leader provide high quality adaptive support.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their own career, benefiting from a high quality bespoke CPD offer that is provided for all Learning Support Assistants.

You will be someone with a passion for education, with either experience of working in a school supporting learning or at the beginning of your career in education.

We welcome visits to the school, prior to application, so we can show you all we have on offer:

• Pupils who are fully engaged in their learning
• Our supportive, creative and dynamic Senior Leadership Team, Governors and Trust Partners
• An exceptionally well-resourced school in a brand new building
• Tailor-made CDP opportunities to enhance your professional development
• Supportive and enthusiastic parents

Please note, we do not accept CVs alone

In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence.

https://sp-index.com/privacy-policy/

St Paul’s Way Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be requiredto undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding

https://www.spwt.net/policies/code-conduct

We reserve the right to commence or complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date.

We do not accept applications via agencies. 

What the school offers its staff

Please see the schools website

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.

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.

SPW Primary Candidate Information Pack.pdf - 1.58 MB (opens in new tab)

Learning Support Assistant JD SPWP.pdf - 155 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Paul's Way Trust School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1884 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Paul's Way Trust School website
• Email address: aandrews@ust.london
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-paul-s-way-trust-school-london

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