Learning Support Assistant

Position: Learning Support Assistant for 1:1 and small group support

Required from: As soon as possible.

Contract Type: Fixed term to 19th December 2025, term-time only, 27.5 hours a week

Annual Salary: GRADE 5, pts 7-8 (Full time salary £25,191 to £25,590. Actual £16,020.38 to £16,274.13)

At Swinford Church of England Primary School, we believe that every child can do amazing things and it is our job to help make this potential a reality. We are proud to be part of the Embrace Multi Academy Trust and we are clear about what we stand for, what we want for our children and where our future lies.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant to join our school for the remainder of this Autumn term. This is to support a child with Social and emotional learning needs to be supported in a Year ¾ class.

We are looking for someone who is:

• passionate about supporting pupil learning and development and dedicated to forming and building positive relationships;

• a strong team player who is able to inspire and motivate pupils, working effectively with our teachers and support staff;

• committed to the vision of the school;

• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is highly motivated.

In return we can offer:

• wonderful children who love to learn;

• a very positive and vibrant working environment;

• a hardworking, friendly and supportive team of professionals;

• a modern building with great facilities in a lovely rural setting;

• the opportunity to work within a progressive and forward-thinking MAT.

Closing date for applications: Monday 27th October 2025 12noon

Interview date: Thursday 30th October 2025

References will be requested for all shortlisted applicants before appointment.

Further details and an application form are available via Eteach or the Vacancies section within our website.

Applications will only be accepted on the application form and CVs or other forms of application will not be considered.

The post is considered to be regulated activity and as such subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. Additionally, applicants are to be aware that an overseas criminal record check, or certificate of good behaviour, will be required before appointment, from candidates who have lived overseas for a period of 3 months (including aggregated time), aged 16 or over in the previous 10 years.