13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    20 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    7 July 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 8.30am – 12pm Mon-Fri 17.5 hours /week Term time only

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

SCP6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Headteacher and Governors of Millfields Primary Academy are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated staff team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children to thrive both academically and personally. The successful candidate will work predominantly on a 1:1 basis with a child who requires additional support with their learning, while also contributing to the wider life of the class and school.

The role may also include supporting children during break and lunchtime periods, helping to encourage positive play, friendships and engagement in playground activities.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is caring, patient and committed to helping children achieve their full potential
  • Has high expectations for children’s learning, behaviour and wellbeing
  • Can build positive and supportive relationships with children
  • Is able to work effectively as part of a team
  • Is flexible, reliable and enthusiastic
  • Is committed to contributing positively to the wider life of our school


What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer:

  • A warm, welcoming and supportive school community
  • Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children
  • A dedicated and collaborative staff team
  • A supportive leadership team
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • A positive working environment where staff are valued

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.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. We would be delighted to show prospective applicants around our school and provide an opportunity to find out more about the role.

Please contact the school for further details, including the job description, person specification and application form.

Millfields Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. The successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, appropriate qualification checks, satisfactory references and all other relevant pre-employment checks.

Completed application forms should be returned to The Headteacher by the stated closing date.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: Monday 20th July 2026

Observation and interview date: Wednesday 22nd July 2026

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

LSA Advert July 2026.docx - 28.2 KB (opens in new tab)

About Millfields Primary Academy

Organisation type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
229 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Millfields Primary Academy website
Email address
admin@millfieldsacademy.org.uk
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/millfields-primary-academy

Millfields Primary Academy is a school where you will be supported and have a range of opportunities to further your professional development. Our January 2022 Ofsted said, Staff enjoy working at this school. They told the inspector that leaders take account of their workload and are mindful of their well-being. They described the staff team as a family.

In addition, our children are well behaved, hardworking and are eager to learn. Our Governors are extremely supportive and are committed to ensuring our children are receiving the best education possible.

Arranging a visit to Millfields Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@millfieldsacademy.org.uk.

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