Learning Support Assistant

Parkside Community Primary School; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkside Community Primary School in Borehamwood is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support children with SEN and general learning needs. The role involves working under and alongside the class teacher and SENCO to deliver targeted activities and monitor progress.

The working hours are 32.5 hours per week. We value patience, flexibility and a caring approach to help pupils access learning and develop socially and emotionally in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Patience, flexibility and commitment to supporting children's learning and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with special educational and behavioural needs, both one-to-one and in small groups.
• Assist the class teacher and SENCO in delivering planned learning activities and adapting them to pupils’ needs.
• Monitor and provide feedback on pupils’ progress, behaviour, and engagement.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and personal development.
• Supervise pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, and school activities as required.
• Liaise with teachers, parents, and external professionals to support pupil learning.
• Assist with preparation of classroom resources and learning materials.
• Support pupils’ independence with personal care, health, hygiene, and daily routines where needed.

Job description

Parkside Community Primary School is a one-form entry school (with two classes in Year 5), proudly serving the Borehamwood community. We were rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2020, and our most recent short inspection in March 2025 confirmed that we continue to maintain these high standards.

At Parkside, we are committed to building an inclusive and ambitious school where every child is valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their very best. Our motto, “Nurturing and inspiring young minds towards a bright future,” is at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo to support pupils with special educational and behavioural needs, helping them to access learning and reach their full potential. The working hours for this role will be 32.5 hours per week.

This rewarding role may involve providing one-to-one support for an individual child or working with small groups within the classroom setting. You will assist with planning and delivering targeted activities, monitoring progress and supporting children’s social, emotional and personal development. The role also includes supervising pupils during breaks and lunchtimes and helping to create a positive and nurturing environment across the school.

We are looking for someone who is patient, flexible and passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing. In return, Parkside offers a friendly and supportive staff team, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to our pupils’ lives.

As a Learning Support Assistant you will:

• Support pupils with special educational and behavioural needs, both one-to-one and in small groups.
• Assist the class teacher and SENCO in delivering planned learning activities and adapting them to pupils’ needs.
• Monitor and provide feedback on pupils’ progress, behaviour, and engagement.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and personal development.
• Supervise pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, and school activities as required.
• Liaise with teachers, parents, and external professionals to support pupil learning.
• Assist with preparation of classroom resources and learning materials.
• Support pupils’ independence with personal care, health, hygiene, and daily routines where needed.

Why Join Parkside?

• A committed, friendly and hardworking team of staff and governors
• A strong culture of collaboration and professional development
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils and families
• A school community that values wellbeing, inclusion and high expectations for all
• Enthusiastic, caring children who are eager to learn and proud of their school

Next Steps

We are keen to make a successful appointment and may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.