Job Description

Job Introduction

Learning Support Assistant - LSA 1 Role

At St. Bede Church of England Primary School, we take pride in being a happy, ambitious, and inclusive school where every child is valued and supported. With a diverse range of needs across our pupil community, we are excited to offer a rewarding opportunity to join our dedicated team this September. If you're ready to be part of something special, we would love to hear from you.


We are currently inviting applications for a new role within our Learning Support Assistant (LSA) team. This position is available on a

full-time basis

(32.5 hours per week, 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Monday to Friday) or as a

part-time role

(days and hours to be discussed), offering flexibility to suit your circumstances.


Our school motto is

'Growing Together'

, and we are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping children thrive--academically, personally, and socially. Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children who need extra support and encouragement? Are you eager to grow professionally in a nurturing and stimulating environment?


The Governors are seeking enthusiastic and committed educators who will complement and enhance our existing LSA team. At St. Bede, we believe every child deserves a champion--someone who will walk alongside them on their unique learning journey.


We are proud of our vibrant and inclusive school community, where staff, families, and pupils work together to create a rich and inspiring learning environment. Our most recent Ofsted visit in October 2024 highlighted the strength of our school's ethos and the positive impact we have on our children's lives stating 'This is a happy and joyful school where pupils arrive keen to learn and leave each day buzzing with ideas. Passionate and inspiring leadership underpins the shared aspirations and standards achieved here. Dedicated staff support all pupils to benefit from the rich curriculum which is enhanced by a range of experiences and clubs. Pupils immerse themselves in all that is on offer. They become confident, collaborative learners who achieve well. Parents and carers report that the school 'feels like a family'' The full report can be found here https://www.stbedewinchester.co.uk/ofsted-reports/

We are looking for educators who:

Enjoy working with all children and believe the opportunity to do so is a privilege. Have high expectations, a love of learning and a commitment to inspiring children to achieve their very best. Promote positive and safe behaviours with all children and staff and have the ability to remain calm, using a range of strategies to de-escalate and support when positive or safe behaviours are not seen. Are able to support small groups and work with individual children to a high standard, following planning provided by class teachers. Are committed to personalising learning to meet the individual needs and interests of children, ensuring that they all make best progress. Are creative, enthusiastic and resilient. Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. Are great team players who would really enjoy contributing to the life of the school. Are supportive of our values and ethos as a Church of England Primary School.

In return we can offer:

A friendly, welcoming and inclusive school with a strong Christian ethos. Excellent working environment with good resources. Happy, enthusiastic and curious children. A supportive and motivated leadership and staff team. The opportunity for continued professional development. Dedicated and protected time for carrying out specific roles.

St. Bede Church of England Primary School is an exciting place to work - come for a visit and see us in action! Mrs Amy Wilmott (School Business Manager) will be happy to arrange an appointment for you.

Interviews will be held on Friday 18th July 2025.

An application pack is available electronically from the school website at: http://www.stbedewinchester.co.uk/job-vacancies/

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.