Learning Support Assistant (with midday supervisor and after school duties)

Queniborough Church of England Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 3DR

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4th January 2027

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 October 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: £19,664.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 5

Learning Support Assistant (with midday supervisor and after school duties) job summary

Part time, fixed until end of the academic year (July 2027)

Grade 5, 32.5 hours , 39 weeks (38 term time + 1 week during holidays)

£19,664 (Actual)

Working pattern:8:30am - 3:10pm (including 1 hour midday duties), 30 minutes lunchbreak, Tuesday to Friday and Monday 8:30am - 5pm (including 1 hour midday duties and afterschool club 3.15-5.00pm), 30 minute lunch break and 10 minute afternoon comfort break.

A Learning Support Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a teacher to provide support for teaching and learning and associated activities in accordance with school policies and procedures. This will include supporting individuals on a 1:1 basis and providing general support for whole class learning activities or supporting small groups of pupils.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Organised and reliable, with strong attention to detail.
• A good communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Willing to learn and take on a variety of tasks.
• Has experience of working with children.
• Has a good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Is patient, engaging, caring and creative.
• Is able to work in a team.
• Is be self-motivated.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
• To provide agreed support to the teacher in the delivery of planned whole class learning activities.
• To work under the direct supervision of a teacher to carry out planned learning activities with individual pupils or small groups, providing feedback on their engagement in activities and their achievement of the desired learning objectives.
• To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans.
• To observe and feed back to the teacher on pupil performance and behaviour, taking action as appropriate in line with relevant school policies.
• To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, including contributing ideas and suggestions to support planning, to meet their development needs.
• To interact with and respond positively to children, young people and adults.
• To develop positive relationships with colleagues, providing consistent and effective support and working constructively as a member of the school staff team.
• To support pupils to improve their numeracy and literacy skills through focused learning activities and more generally across the curriculum.
• To prepare and utilise ICT resources to support pupils learning.

Essential Qualifications:

• NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent or able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 2 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post.

Safeguarding and Recruitment:

Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. For all short-listed candidates, references will be requested in advance of the interview, and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure, proof of ID, social media checks, medical clearance, and checks regarding the right to work in the UK.

Why join us?

• Welcoming, inclusive workplace.
• Opportunities for growth and career progression in a Trust that invests in its people.
• A supportive environment for your professional development.

Benefits

• Free parking on site.
• Access to well-being services.
• An excellent pension (LGPS)
• Staff development opportunities
• Bike to work scheme.

Learn Academies Trust is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.

Learn Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating a truly inclusive Trust. We are determined to ensure all our stakeholders flourish and thrive. We aim to foster a culture where all are valued and respected. We acknowledge and celebrate all protected characteristics. We endeavour to remove all barriers to learning and participation. Our ED&I Policy and objectives are integral to all that we do.

Our vision for ED&I is simple: we aim to create an environment where everyone has a seat at the table, where everyone has a voice and where everyone belongs. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references (these will be requested if you are shortlisted) and successful completion of vetting.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy if organisational priorities change.

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 Queniborough Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Queniborough Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queniborough-church-of-england-primary-school-leicester

We are a family, where all members of the school community feel inspired, listened to and value one another’s achievements. Our aim is to nurture each child to ensure that they can take their place as caring and considerate citizens in a global world. Everyone is welcome through our door - all will receive our love and attention as we guide and challenge them to be the best that they can be.

We are extremely fortunate to have a committed staff who share the common aim of wanting to give your children the best possible start in life. Not only do we strive to achieve the highest level of literacy, numeracy and all round education, but we also ensure that your children are safe, happy and contribute to our high expectations of behaviour.

Our aim is to nurture happy, well-rounded individuals who are equipped to achieve their potential during their time here and beyond.

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