Learning Support Assistant

Bourne Education Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support (GP access & EAP)

Training & development

Job summary

West Ewell Primary School and Nursery, part of Bourne Education Trust, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a caring, inclusive community in West Ewell, Epsom. The role supports teachers, helps deliver targeted interventions, and contributes to pupils' development within a 32.5-hour week during 37 weeks per year.

The school offers professional development, a generous LGPS pension, and flexible wellbeing and family-friendly policies, with on-site parking and a supportive work

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) required.
• Demonstrated safeguarding commitment and understanding.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching provision under the direction of the Teacher.
• Facilitate learning for individual pupils and groups, promoting positive attitudes to learning.
• Prepare, plan and deliver intervention programmes tailored to pupil needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Support to pupils

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our team at West Ewell Primary School and Nursery, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About West Ewell Primary School And Nursery

West Ewell Primary School and Nursery is a caring and inclusive community school in West Ewell, Epsom. We pride ourselves on exceptional teaching standards and fostering ambition, self-belief, and a love of learning in our pupils.

Located in a vibrant area with extensive grounds, including a newly refurbished library, the school offers engaging learning experiences. It features a specialist centre for Communication and Interaction Needs (COIN) and a nursery for young children.

The school prioritises staff and pupil wellbeing, having achieved the Schools Mental Health Silver Award. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we collaborate with other schools to enhance educational offerings.

Dedicated and forward-thinking staff are committed to professional development and supporting each child to reach their full potential. The values of respect, resilience, resourcefulness, reflection, and responsibility underpin the curriculum and school life.

Details

Position: Learning Support Assistant

Contract: Term time, Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm including 30-minute unpaid break), 37 weeks per year

Salary: Support Pay Scale 3 £25,132.89 FTE, £18,518.57 Actual Salary

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities Include

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and needs.

Essential

Requirements include

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Benefits

Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay