Location: Owston Park Primary Academy
Contract type Fixed term until 31st August 2027, in the first instance, due to funding
Hours: 19.5 hrs per week, 3 days per week, 8:15 am to 3:15 pm (30 mins lunch)
Reporting to: Deputy Head & SENCO
Commencement date: 1st September 2026
Closing date: Monday 22nd June 2026 9:00am
Shortlisting date: Monday 22nd June 2026
Interviews: Monday 29th June 2026
The Rose Learning Trust is a successful medium sized trust based in Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. We have grown from two schools to nine over the last seven years with a central trust office based in Balby. We are a trust that lives our vision of transforming futures collaboratively in all our work to ensure we develop and grow sustainably and embed best practice for the benefit of our pupils.
Owston Park Primary Academy is looking to appoint a highly motivated and organised professional to play a key role in our school. A vacancy exists for a hardworking and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join the school to support a child 1-1 in EYFS/KS1 and/or provide general support in the classroom.
As a member of staff, you also benefit from greater opportunities for professional development and promotion as we encourage movement between our academies to give you broader work experience.
The Learning Support Assistant should always comply with the trust’s code of conduct, safeguarding policies and practices and have:
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Personal integrity and a commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Service
- A commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices
- A commitment to ensuring children learn in a safe environment
- A commitment to professional development and training
- An affinity with The Rose Learning Trust culture and purpose
The successful candidate will:
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Be an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who will bring a sense of energy and passion to the role
- Has a good level of general education - English and Maths at GCSE C (4) or above is essential
- Can use their initiative to work independently and flexibly
- Has experience of working with children in EYFS/KS1
- Has knowledge of Phonics and Early Reading
- Enjoys working with children and forms good relationships with both children and adults
- Will support pupils during lunch and break times
- Understands the importance of meeting the social and emotional needs of children
We can offer in return:
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A friendly, kind, caring school which is central to the community
- An inclusive ethos with curious and motivated learners with high aspirations for all
- Staff and children who behave with integrity
- A happy and welcoming school where children, parents, staff and visitors feel valued for who they are
- A dedicated and supportive team who create an ethos of success for both staff and pupils
- Supporting hard working staff with shared vision and aims
- Forward thinking, collaborative team
- Leadership with a strong emphasis on the support and well-being of staff
- Excellent professional development opportunities across a growing Multi Academy Trust
- Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school in all that it does
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be made by appointment with the School Business Manager, Mrs Andrea Robinson
[email protected]. Tel: 01302 722271.
For further information about this role please contact the School Business Manager, Mrs Andrea Robinson
[email protected]. Tel: 01302 722271.
To apply use the link below:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146583/EDV-2026-OPPA-85228
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barringservice-check.
In line with our safer recruitment policy two references will be sought before we interview.
We are committed to the equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.
