Learning Support Assistant

Thornton Primary School, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1AH

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  11 February 2026

• Closing date

  25 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 February 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
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Actual £14,194

Learning Support Assistant job summary

Learning Support Assistant

Fixed Term contract until the end of this academic year initially (to be reviewed July 2026)

• Grade 5 Point 7 (£25,191 – £25,590 pro rata) 25 hours per week LSA
• Actual £14,194

There is also the option of 5 hours midday supervisor.

Commencing ASAP

We have a vacancy for a Level 2 Learning Support Assistant to work with pupils that may have either an EHCP/High Needs Funding or additional needs. The role will involve some work 1:1 with pupils and also supporting small groups. The Lunchtime Supervisor role will involve supervision in the dining room/on the playground.

We are looking for an LSA who is:

• flexible and adaptable, works well in team situations but can also be independent.

• A highly motivated and talented individual who will help continue our drive for excellence in pupil outcomes;

• Committed to supporting the aspirational vision shared by the whole school;

• A calm, reflective and caring individual who understands the needs of children in an educational setting.

Thornton Primary School is a ‘Good School’ with 130 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves on our friendly and welcoming environment where as a small village school, we know each pupil as an individual. We have a professional, dedicated and caring staff team with a strong team ethic, who all firmly believe that we can make the most improvement by working together.

Applications should be made through Eteach by Wednesday 18th February 2026 3pm.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 24th February 2026 in the afternoon.

Please contact us if you wish to discuss the role in more detail or if you would like to visit the school.

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

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.

About Thornton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 129 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thornton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thornton-primary-school-coalville

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