Permanent - 39 weeks per year Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor
Total Vacancy Hours: 26 hours per week Start date: 23rd November 2026 (negotiable if necessary)
Learning Support Assistant
Grade 5 £13.48 per hour Monday – Friday 8.50am – 3pm
Unpaid 15min morning break and 60mins lunch break (25 hours)
Midday Supervisor
Grade 4 £12.85 per hour 1 day per week - 12noon to 1pm (1 hour)
Relief Midday Supervisor
Grade 4 £12.85 per hour Covering staff absence when required
We have a rare vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant to join our established team. The role is classroom based with additional responsibilities of intervention groups, including speech and language intervention.
This vacancy includes one day per week midday supervisor role and relief midday supervisor role covering staff absence, as and when required.
Are you an enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Assistant looking to make a real impact?
Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and ready to bring your skills, energy and creativity to our happy school community? If so, we would love to hear from you!
The Vacancy
Working under the direction of the class teacher, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting children’s learning both individually and in groups, ensuring that every child has access to the high-quality education provided at Old Mill Primary School.
This role is ideal for someone who:
• Enjoys working with children.
• Is confident in supporting a class teacher during lesson time.
• Understands child development and is experienced in supporting children with a range of needs.
• Is committed to fostering an engaging and positive learning environment.
• Is confident in delivering intervention sessions to small groups of identified children including speech and language sessions (training will be provided).
What We Are Looking For
Old Mill Primary School is seeking a dedicated and motivated person to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the learning journey of pupils at Old Mill Primary School.
We are looking for someone who can:
• Support our children to thrive in school and uphold our high expectations.
• Support class teachers with daily learning and lessons.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills, including preparing resources.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and children.
• Be motivated, flexible and committed to high standards of professionalism and safeguarding.
• Work as a team with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be flexible, enthusiastic and proactive.
About Old Mill Primary School
Old Mill is a larger-than-average, busy and friendly primary school in South Leicestershire. We are proud of our dedicated staff, supportive parents and delightful children.
This role is a permanent position supporting teaching and learning across the school alongside small group work and interventions.
What We Can Offer
• A friendly, caring school environment with well-behaved and motivated pupils.
• Excellent professional development and support.
• Employment within a successful and growing Trust where each school maintains its unique identity.
• Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Supportive governors and dedicated, committed colleagues.
• Access to free breakfast club and wraparound care for the children of staff.
Level 3 NVQ with child/education studies or equivalent desired but not essential for the right candidate.
Closing date: 9.00am Friday 6th November 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 11th November 2026
All Old Mill Primary School staff must have DBS clearance via Old Mill before commencing work. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Two references, including one from most recent employer, will be taken.
Old Mill Primary School is an inclusive employer.
For further details please contact Mrs Donna Hughes, the School Business Manager
Old Mill Primary School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. References will be sought for all short-listed candidates and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. References will be requested immediately for short listed candidates. Applicants will be checked against the prohibited list and asked to complete a childcare disqualification form.