Learning Support Assistant

Westfield Primary School, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9PR

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  22 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £19,319.00 Annually (Actual)

Learning Support Assistant job summary

We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant to work alongside our children in the classroom, to help them access the teaching and learning and achieve their full potential. In addition, the role will include working with small groups of children under the guidance of the class teacher and Inclusion Leader to deliver teaching interventions. This is initially a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027, but may be extended beyond this depending on funding.

We are looking for somebody who:

Enjoys working with children

Has lots of patience and a calm demeanour

Is good at listening

Is positive, smiley and a good team player

Is supportive of colleagues

Is positive, forward thinking and willing to “go the extra mile”

Is able to use their initiative and think on their feet

Has a good level of general education (including Maths & English GCSE Grade A-C (4+) or equivalent)

In return our wonderful school can offer:

• A supportive, hardworking and friendly team who are committed to achieving the best for our children.
• Cheerful and welcoming pupils who provide plenty of fun and laughs
• An encouraging and caring ethos
• Training and opportunities for continuing professional development
• A good workplace pension with the Local Government scheme

Westfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are required to complete an enhanced DBS check and all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. The online search is not part of the shortlisting process and all candidates will have the chance to address any issues or concerns in the interview.

Westfield Primary School strives to achieve a diverse workforce, fully representative of our pluralistic society and are committed to welcoming applications from all suitably experienced persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Closing Date: 22nd November 2026

Start Date: 4th January 2027

Interviews: w/c 23rd November 2026. Interviews may be arranged before the closing date as applications are received. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit their application forms as soon as possible.

For more information or to request an application form please contact

Cheryl Royle / Julia Findlay

Westfield Primary School

01483 764187

admin@westfield.surrey.sch.uk

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

Westfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are required to complete an enhanced DBS check and all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK

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 Westfield Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 376 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Westfield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westfield-primary-school-woking

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