Learning Support Assistant

Oakthorpeprimary; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Swadlincote is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their team on a fixed term contract until August 2026. The ideal candidate will have experience with primary aged children, particularly those with additional needs, and a strong understanding of the primary curriculum. This role involves supporting student learning both in small groups and individually, while fostering a caring and inclusive environment. Applications are due by January 9, 2026.

Qualifications

• Reliable Learning Support Assistant with experience working with primary aged children.
• Ability to support children's learning in small groups or larger classes.
• Must be cheerful, resilient, and supportive of peers.

Responsibilities

• Assist children in small intervention groups with their learning.
• Support children's emotional issues and behavior.
• Help students during lessons and less structured break times.

Skills

Experience with primary aged children

Familiarity with primary curriculum

Teaching phonics

Ability to support emotional issues & behavior

Job description

## Learning Support Assistant###* Learning Support AssistantNEWFast Apply# Learning Support AssistantEmployerLocation: Swadlincote, DerbyshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: Fixed Term to August 2026Salary: G5 £25,191-£25,590pa (£16,170 - £16,426 pro rata)Posted: 16th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 9th January 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1526421Job Reference: LSAJan26Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Contract Length: Fixed Term to August 2026* Job ID: 1526421* Share :**Learning Support Assistant (LSA)****Grade:** Grade 5**Hours of Work:** Monday-Friday 8:45 – 15:15, 15:30 Mondays (27.75hrs/wk)**Salary:** £25,191-£25,590pa (£16,170 - £16,426 pro rata)Applications are invited for the post of Learning Support Assistant at Oakthorpe Primary School.We are looking for a reliable Learning Support Assistant to join our hardworking and dedicated team. Ideally, you’ll bring experience of working with primary aged children, including those with additional needs and be familiar with the primary curriculum, including teaching phonics. Having a cheerful and resilient outlook, you’ll be able to support pupil’s accelerated learning as well as helping them to be kind and caring friends to one another. You may be supporting children in small intervention groups or larger class groups with their learning or with emotional issues & behavior. This can be during lesson time or the less structured break and lunch times.Oakthorpe staff pride themselves on their inclusive family feel and everyone supports each other to be successful and feel valued. If you feel that you could be part of our family, please contact the school to arrange a visit and find out more.**Close Date: 9th January 2026, 9am****Interview Date: 13th January 2026**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.### Oakthorpe Primary SchoolPart of### Rise Multi Academy Trust