Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Grade 5 pt7

Monday-Friday, Term time only, 8.30am-3.15pm

Start Date: 19th August 2026

Contract: 1 year fixed term

Closing date: 21st June 2026 @ 11.59pm. Interview: 30th June 2026

Would you like to be part of a friendly team? Do you have high expectations of the children you support? You might be just the person we need! Donisthorpe Primary is a popular and successful school and we are extremely proud of our community ethos. We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team. This is fixed-term contract for one year.

We are looking for an excellent Learning Support Assistant to offer in-class support.

The successful candidate will need to have:

• NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, (or equivalent) or suitable work experience

• High expectations of what children can achieve

• Experience of working/volunteering with children in the primary range, including children with a range of additional needs

• Flexibility and creativity

• A positive approach and passion for engaging children in learning

• An ability to develop good relationships with children, colleagues and parents.

• To be trained in first aid or be willing to be trained in First Aid.

We are a friendly, supportive, forward-thinking school with a strong ethos and a history of excellent classroom practice. We will provide the successful candidate with support and access to high-quality professional development opportunities.

Visits to the school are very warmly welcomed and can be arranged.

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

Donisthorpe Primary School has a comprehensive Child Protection policy and safer recruitment procedures. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought. All job offers will be subject to successful DBS, medical clearance and references.