Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant- Level 3

Fixed term for 1 year

Full time 32.5 hours Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30pm

Grade 5

Commencing 5th January 2026

The closing date for the position is Monday 24th November at 9am.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 27th November 2025.

We have a rare vacancy for an experienced Learning Support Assistant, to work in a class in our welcoming and inclusive school.

We are an ambitious, forward-thinking school with a motivated group of staff and engaged pupils and parents. The staff at Newcroft are highly committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children and go above and beyond every day. We have recently been graded as ‘outstanding in all areas’ by Ofsted.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic LSA who:

• has safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at the forefront of their classroom practice
• shares our high expectations and commitment to high standards
• believes all children have the potential to achieve highly
• is passionate, excites, engages and challenges all learners to achieve their very best
• brings energy, enthusiasm and creativity to the classroom
• embraces teamwork, demonstrating strong interpersonal relationships
• has excellent communication and organisational skill

We can offer:

• excellent induction arrangements and training
• well behaved children who are self-motivated, resilient and who love learning
• welcoming, dedicated, caring staff and community
• a supportive senior leadership team and governing body, who are committed to continuing to raise standards
• a well-developed and well-resourced site and grounds, making the school a great place to work
• a school and Trust who are dedicated to improving workload and wellbeing of its staff
• staff benefits such as wellbeing support and Trust discounts.

We welcome tours of the school to find out more about the role and to see the school in action. Please contact our office to book an appointment with our Head teacher, Mrs Sara Aukland, Head of School/ Deputy Head teacher, Miss Brailsford or Deputy Head teacher, Mrs Charlotte Kirkham.

To apply, please complete the online application form via Eteach. Please also complete the 'Supporting Statement' section of the online form and address this to Mrs. Sara Aukland, Head teacher, focussing on why you would be suited to the role, including the experience that you have. Please use the job description and person specification to guide you in making your application.