Nova Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Learning Support Assistant who is excited to join Nova Primary School and become part of our dedicated, professional and fun team.
Grade: BG6, N6-7 FTE £25,989 to £26,403 (Actual salary £12,014.71 - £12,206.11)
Contract Term: Part Time, Term Time only.
Contract Hours: 20 hours per week, specific days to be discussed at interview.
Contract Type: Fixed Term to 31.08.2026
Closing Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: Friday 22 May 2026 at 9:30am
What We’re Looking For
This role will suit someone who has experience of working with children, ideally in an educational or SEND setting, and who is passionate about helping every child achieve their potential. You may already have experience supporting pupils with additional needs, or you may be looking to step into this field with the willingness to learn quickly and adapt. Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to build positive relationships are essential.
Role overview
To work under the guidance of the SENDCO/Inclusion Lead and Class Teacher to support children with special education needs across key stages to enhance children’s learning. To assist the Class Teachers in the management and preparation of resources, and work with the SENDCO/Inclusion Lead and outside professionals to further support children with their attainment and progress both educationally and in terms of their well-being.
What We Offer
- Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust
- Paid induction and training suited to the role
- Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking
- Use of the Cycle Scheme
- Paid completion of a DBS check
- Flu vaccination vouchers
- Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based)
- Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme
- Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority
Fluency Duty
This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time using technical language where required.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Amplify Education are subject to pre-employment checks incl, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants, and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of the interview process.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.