09 Jun Learning Support Assistant
Location: Long Lane Church of England Primary School, The Acorn Partnership
Contract Type: fixed term due to pupil numbers
End date: 31st July 2026
Salary: Grade 5, pay point 4 and Full time equivalent salary £24,404, pro-rata for part-time/term time only) – Support staff only not 52 weeks
Hours per week: 8:45am to 12:45pm and 1:15pm to 3:30pm, 31.25 hours per week
Weeks per year: 39 weeks
Start Date: 04/09/2025
Age Range: Primary – 4 to 11 year olds
NOR: 23
Job outline
Are you passionate about helping students reach their full potential? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our small, nurturing school community.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils in our Garden Class (Reception, Y1, Y2) and in our Meadow Class (Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6) from 1st September 2025. You will support pupils with their learning needs, ensuring they feel confident and motivated throughout the school day. Part of the role will include lunchtime duty, where you will assist with supervision, ensuring a safe and enjoyable break for all students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with various learning needs.
- Assist the classroom teacher in preparing resources and managing the learning environment.
- Offer emotional and social support to students.
- Supervise students during lunchtime, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Help maintain a positive and inclusive school atmosphere.
Ideal Candidate:
- Compassionate and patient, with a genuine desire to help children succeed.
- Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential.
- Good communication skills and a team player.
- Able to work independently and adapt to varying situations.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in a small, supportive environment. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can have a positive impact on children’s learning, we’d love to hear from you!
Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact 01332 824339 to arrange your visit.
Application information
To apply please submit completed applications forms to tbosley@acorn.derbyshire.sch.uk by the closing date.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms.
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Applications are invited as soon as possible, we reserve the right to close applications early.
Closing Date: 27/06/25
Provisional Interviews: 03/07/25
DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
