Learning Support Assistant

Buckinghamshire Council; Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a part-time Learning Support Assistant at Robertswood School. The candidate will support children's educational and emotional development, ensuring a stimulating and safe learning environment. Applicants should possess a strong passion for children's learning and good communication skills, ideally with previous experience working with children. The job offers a competitive hourly wage and the role is fixed-term until August 2026, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a busy environment working with children.
• Passionate about children's learning and helping them achieve.
• Ability to converse fluently in English.

Responsibilities

• Support children with their learning under class teachers' guidance.
• Assist in monitoring and assessing children's learning.
• Help create a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Support children's social and emotional development.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and engagement.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Enthusiasm and patience

Flexible and collaborative

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4 or above)

Job description

# Learning Support Assistant - Robertswood SchoolLocation: Chalfont St Peter### Overview**Robertswood School is looking to employ a Learning Support Assistant who is an inspirational, friendly and driven individual, who can support our children in achieving their goals. Our successful applicant will be enthusiastic, innovative and have the necessary knowledge and skills for delivering inclusive, high quality learning.****Term Time only****Salary Type:** Bucks Pay**Salary Details:** £12.44 - £12.93 per hour dependant upon experience**Contract Type:** Fixed term contract until August 2026 with the view of extending from September 2026.**Hours:** Part-time; Monday to Friday 08:30-15:30**Closing date:** 27/03/2026**Interviews:** Applications will be reviewed on receipt and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Robertswood School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.**Start Date:** as soon as possibleRobertswood School is a welcoming school set within the leafy village of Chalfont St Peter. We are a two-form entry school, educating children from Reception through to Year 6. We are delighted to also have the benefit of a Nursery for over 3 year olds. We currently have around 400 children on roll.At Robertswood School we are committed to providing an outstanding education within a secure and happy environment, where each child is valued and equipped with the necessary skills, enabling them to become confident and caring individuals in this ever changing, increasingly technological and globalised world.All children will be provided with opportunities to develop confidence, creativity and self esteem, regardless of needs, background or religion. Opportunities will be focused on the acquisition of skills as the foundations for a successful and fulfilling life. We will celebrate every child's achievement and will work in close partnership with the parents and the wider community, providing vital communication.Website:### About the roleThe Learning Support Assistant role will involve supporting all children with their learning, under direction and guidance of class teachers. To help monitor and assess children's learning and support in targets for improvement.• Support Robertswood Teaching Staff team in delivering high-quality learning experiences• Assist with child development activities tailored to individual needs• Help create a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff as part of a dedicated team• Support pupils' social, emotional and educational development• Continue to maintain the high standards of behaviour and engagement throughout the school• The post may also involve supporting an individual pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan.### About youWe are looking for someone who: • Ideally has experience of working with children and working in a busy environment • Is passionate about children's learning and in every child achieving their full potential • Has strong communication skills • Is caring and has lots of enthusiasm and patience • Is flexible and willing to collaborate as part of a supportive team • Minimum requirement of GCSE English and Maths qualification (Grade 4 or above – or equivalent)Candidates must also be able to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English.### Other informationVisits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below. CV's are not accepted. Tel No: 01753 888327 Email:**Robertswood School is committed to safeguarding children and, as such, successful candidates are subject to enhanced DBS checks. We are also committed in promoting community cohesion, healthy school and young enterprise.*****This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:*** ***• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions*** ***• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).*** ***For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).*** ***It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.***