Job posted on 05/06/2026. Reference: LSP-S273.
Learning Support Assistant
Hours: 32.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday, Term Time Only)
Contract: Fixed Term from 01 September 2026 to 31 August 2027
Salary: Grade JG4 SCP 7-11 £26,403.00 – £28,142.00 per annum (Actual Salary £20,370.63 – £21,712.31 per annum)
Start Date: 1 September 2026
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to be part of a friendly, talented team dedicated to improving outcomes for children in a school with a friendly and supportive ethos.
We are looking for:
- A proactive team player who shows initiative both in the classroom they work in and around the whole school site
- Someone with experience of working with children in an educational setting
- Someone who demonstrates a commitment to the school’s vision, aims and ethos, its community and outcomes for its pupils
Our School
We are a large, thriving academy situated at the heart of the vibrant, multicultural community of Easton and our motto is ‘Being different. Belonging together’. We welcome children and families of all faiths and those with none. We are pleased to have more than 30 languages spoken in the school and we welcome those who have recently arrived in the country. Our vision is for our diverse community to grow together, have fun together and excel in learning. Our school is committed to working closely with the local community and has strong links with the neighbouring Easton Family Centre and our partner Lighthouse Schools Partnership.
The Trust
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi‑Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust. The Trust is cross‑phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. It is a mixed MAT and includes both non‑denominational and Church of England schools.
Benefits
- Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Access to wellbeing support
- 24‑hour confidential helpline and counselling
- Healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.
Application details
Closing Date: 18 June 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: 22 June 2026
Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the school be able to identify an appropriate candidate.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Whitchurch Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
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