Job Description

Salary

Salary: Grade JG4 SCP 7-11 26,403.00 - 28,142.00 per annum
Actual Salary: 20,370.63 - 21,712.31

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Support Staff - Educational

Job category

Support Role - Education/Behavioural Support

Date posted

03/10/2025

Job reference

LSP-R948

Learning Support Assistant

Hours:

32.5 hours per week(Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm)

Contract:

Fixed term until 31 August 2026 with the possibility of extension due to staffing review

Salary:

Grade JG4 SCP 7-11 26,403.00 - 28,142.00 per annum

Actual Salary:

20,370.63 - 21,712.31

Start Date:

As soon as possible

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to be part of a friendly, talented team in The Early Years Foundation Stage who are dedicated to improving outcomes for children in a school with a friendly and supportive ethos.

We are able to offer you the opportunity to work with an exciting and enthusiastic school of children as well as a staff team who are both supportive and eager for challenge, determined to raise our children's outcomes on every level.

We are looking for:

A proactive team player who shows initiative both in the classroom that they work in and around the whole school site


Someone with experience of working with children in an Early Years educational setting


Someone who demonstrates a commitment to the school's vision, aims and ethos, its community and outcomes for its pupils

Our School

St Mary Redcliffe is a vibrant, inclusive, and nurturing primary school located in the heart of the inner city. As an academy, we are part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, which allows us to deliver an exceptional education rooted in our Christian ethos.

Our school's vision and values, 'Rooted in Love', guide us in cultivating an environment where our pupils can thrive. We believe in instilling the values of hope, empathy, acceptance, respect, thankfulness, and selflessness in all that we do.

You'll find us situated at the top of Windmill Hill, on the edge of the beautiful Victoria Park. Our school is part of a rich and diverse community, where we come together to develop our understanding of the world and foster a deep and lasting love of learning.

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 33 schools in the Trust.

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.

We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home

We also offer:

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.

Closing Date:

16 October 2025

Interview Date:

Week commencing 20 October 2025

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.