KS1 Learning Support Assistant (temporary)

The Federation of Hackbridge Primary School and Spencer Nursery School; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Greater London is seeking a temporary Learning Support Assistant to work 30 hours a week. The role includes supporting children in Key Stage 1, delivering phonics interventions, and supervising at lunchtime. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 2, possess good literacy and numeracy skills, and have experience with primary-age children. Benefits include excellent CPD opportunities, a supportive environment, and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to mental health first aiders

Excellent CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ Level 2 or above in relevant support qualifications.
• Demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to GCSE.
• Have experience and ability in phonics teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support children in Key Stage 1 during learning time.
• Deliver specific interventions to groups.
• Supervise children during lunchtime.

Skills

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Experience working with primary aged children

High quality phonics teaching and support

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Specialist Teaching & Learning Support

Job description

KEY STAGE ONE LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (to include lunchtime supervision) - TEMPORARY (to start asap until 17th July 2026)

30 hours per week to work 8:45am-3:15pm, with a 30-minute break, Monday to Friday during term time.

Please note that hours of work can be changed to suit the business needs of the school with a month's notice.

Salary: £19,709-£20,85 per annum (£28,221-£29,856 FTE)

The opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced KS1 Learning Support Assistant to join our happy and successful staff team.

We put our pupils at the forefront of all we do and need someone who shares our passion. We enable all children to make the best progress they can.

Through our creative curriculum we aim to prepare pupils to move confidently and happily through each stage of their education, enabling them to become lifelong learners.

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to support children in Key Stage 1. The successful candidate will be positive and enthusiastic, with a commitment to our ethos, vision and values. This role is to support children during learning time both in-class and delivering specific interventions to groups, as well as being part of our midday supervision team during lunchtimes. It would be beneficial for candidates to have a strong background in supporting phonics delivery. We follow the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds programme.

If you think this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

You should:

• Hold an NVQ Level 2 or above in Specialist Teaching & Learning Support, Teaching & Learning Support, Childcare Learning & Development or equivalent.
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills – equivalent to at least Basic Skills Level 2/GCSE (4‑9 /A‑*‑C) in English & Maths.
• Have experience of working with primary aged children and the ability to demonstrate high quality phonics teaching and support.

Persons without the relevant and required qualifications should not apply.

Why Work at Hackbridge Primary School?

• Opportunity to be part of a growing school and federation
• Chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and fast growing community
• Excellent transport links nearby
• Wide range of facilities across our three sites
• A strong and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• A focus on staff wellbeing with access to mental health first aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme

Important information:

• Applicants must address each point of the person specification (available to download below) sequentially within the Supporting Statement. Applications where this has not been completed will not be considered.
• Please be aware this role can only be worked in the UK from the location provided and not from overseas.
• Applicants must be able to attend interview in person to complete all interview tasks.
• For this role the Federation would not consider sponsoring a certificate of sponsorship/Visa and we are unable to offer advice on these matters.
• In line with KCSIE guidelines, we will use internet searches to perform pre-employment checks on candidates as part of the recruitment process.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1974, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Federation are deemed to be in Regulated activity with children and as such all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other checks as appropriate.
• We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response, therefore we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
• Previous applicants need not apply.
• Interviews will be arranged once shortlisting has taken place.

Safeguarding Statement

The Federation of Hackbridge Primary School and Spencer Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, additional safeguarding checks, references, medical clearance and right to work in the UK.