The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Location: Sunnyfields Primary School
LSA: 25 hours per week, 5 days per week, term-time only
Midday Supervisor: 5 hours per week, term-time only
To commence: 1st September 2026
Closing date: Monday 15th June 2026
Interviews: w/c 22nd June 2026
Sunnyfields Primary School is looking to appoint a dedicated, flexible and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant, whose role will also include supervising at lunchtimes as Midday Supervisor. Due to the nature of this diverse role, the potential candidate needs to be confident to work across all primary key stages including working with children who have identified special educational needs. The successful candidate will provide high quality in class, group or one to one support for children.
Successful candidates will….
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Have previous experience of working with primary age children in a school setting;
- Be enthusiastic, conscientious and keen to learn;
- Demonstrate initiative to work independently and flexibly;
- Share the school’s commitment to inclusion, developing the best possible learning and pastoral environment for all children;
- Be committed to the school’s focus on active learning;
- Be passionate about supporting children in engaging with a physically active curriculum;
- Demonstrate good levels of English and Mathematics to at least GCSE Grace C or equivalent and demonstrate competency using ICT;
- Ideally hold a NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent relevant qualification);
- Foster positive relationships with colleagues, children and parents.
We can offer you:
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Enthusiastic, friendly children.
- Committed, hard-working and friendly colleagues.
- A supportive Senior Leadership Team committed to providing quality continuing professional development and support
Application form and recruitment pack are available on this website or directly from the school office – please telephone 01302 780386.
Safeguarding
Sunnyfields Primary School pays full regard to ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance 2025. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the School who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult including, for example, volunteers and staff employed by contractors.
Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, including social media checks, checking previous employment history and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job. It also includes undertaking interviews and an Enhanced DBS check.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
