Level 3 Learning Support Assistant with Lunchtime Responsibilities

The District CofE Primary School, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9PZ

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 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: Learning Support Assistant: NJC SCP 5. Midday: NJC SCP 3.

Level 3 Learning Support Assistant with Lunchtime Responsibilities job summary

Role Overview

• School: The District CE Primary

• Post Titles: Learning Support Assistant (Level 3), Midday Supervisor (MDS)

• Salary: Learning Support Assistant: NJC SCP 5 & NJC SCP 3 for MDS

• Contract Type: Fixed Term (subject to continued funding)

• Start Date: ASAP

• Working Pattern: Part-Time, Term Time + 1 Week

Working Hours

This position covers two key areas of school life:

• Learning Support Assistant (Level 3): 28.75 hours per week (includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break).

• Midday Supervisor: 2.5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our staff team, you will:

• Class Cover: Lead and deliver pre-planned lessons to cover whole classes during PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) time and leadership release time across the school.

• Support Learning: Work alongside class teachers to deliver engaging curriculum content, adapt learning tasks, and facilitate targeted intervention groups or one-to-one support.

• Classroom & Behaviour Management: Maintain high standards of pupil behaviour and engagement independently when covering classes and supporting in group settings.

• Lunchtime Care: Provide supervision during playtimes and lunchtimes to ensure a safe, active, and positive environment.

• Promote Pastoral Wellbeing: Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, acting as a reliable role model and offering guidance and care.

• School Standards: Consistently implement the school’s behaviour, inclusion, and safeguarding policies.

What We Are Looking For

• A Level 3 qualification in Teaching and Learning (e.g., NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants) or equivalent relevant experience.

• Experience in leading whole classes or delivering planned lessons independently to cover teacher non-contact time.

• Confidence in managing classroom behaviour, maintaining routines, and supporting pupils across English, maths, and the broader curriculum.

• Exceptional communication skills, flexibility, and a resilient, collaborative approach.

• A commitment to the values, vision, and ethos of The District CE Primary School.

  The District CE Primary School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, expecting all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo comprehensive pre-employment vetting in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS check with a barred list check and an online search.

  We proudly celebrate the diversity of our community and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and transparent; if you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview stage, please contact the school office to discuss your needs.

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 The District CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 365 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The District CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-district-cofe-primary-school-newton-le-willows

The District CE Primary School is at the heart of the local community. We have a beautiful school building, with a long history and extensive grounds for the children to enjoy. We provide an inclusive and nurturing learning environment, a bespoke curriculum and excellent pastoral and early intervention support to meet the needs of our children and families.

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