Learning Support Assistant

Bracknell Forest; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bracknell is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to support the learning of pupils aged 4 to 11. This temporary position requires strong communication skills and prior experience in a school setting, with a focus on creating an engaging learning environment. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in English and Maths. The role involves direct support, supervision of play, and engagement with children who have special needs. Visits to the school are encouraged before applying.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children, ideally in a school setting.
• Ability to create a stimulating learning environment.
• Motivation to encourage a love of learning.

Responsibilities

• Support learning of pupils aged 4 to 11 directly.
• Supervise play for individual children and small groups.
• Engage with children with SEN and additional needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in a school environment

Interest in early years, phonics, autism, speech and language

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

• Location: Whitegrove Primary School, Westmorland Drive, Warfield, Bracknell
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Term Time
• Hours: 30 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 15/01/2026 at 13:51
• Reference: Pri/25/328003

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

BF K3 - £13.22 (inc. LW) per hour (pay award pending)

School day: 8.45am - 3.30pm 30 hours with a 15 minute break and 30 minutes for lunch

This post is offered on a fixed term basis to 31st August 2026. The main purpose of the position is to work with our pupils aged 4 to 11. The role will involve working directly with individual children, small groups of young people in order to support their learning and to supervise their play.

Whitegrove Primary School is a large, over-subscribed school in north east Bracknell, where excellence and enjoyment are at the heart of the school’s ethos. We have strong links with the local community and have excellent support from our parents. Our children are well-behaved and eager to learn. We were rated as a ‘good’ school in our most recent Ofsted (March 2022).

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication skills to join our team. Applicants should ideally have some prior experience of working in a school and have GCSEs in English and Maths as a minimum qualification as LSAs in our school are a vital part of teaching and learning. We are also keen to encourage applications from people who may be interested in training as a teacher in the future and would like to gain some invaluable experience as a LSA.However above all we are looking for applicants who are interested in creating a stimulating learning environment for our children and are motivated to encourage a love of learning. All roles will include working with children who have SEN or other additional needs. An interest in any of the following: early years, phonics, autism, speech and language.

Visits to the school prior to application are welcomed. Please contact the headteacher: [e-mail] to make an appointment

The school will interview candidates upon receipt of application forms.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.

Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.

Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.

Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.

Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.

The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.

References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.