Learning Support Assistant

Risemat; Measham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary education provider is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support teaching and learning across Pre-School to Year 6. The role involves assisting with children's social and emotional needs and developing personalized programs. This is a fixed-term contract until August 2026, offering 17.5 hours per week. Qualifications include GCSEs in Maths and English, and a Teaching Assistant Qualification is desirable. The suitable candidate will exhibit empathy, interpersonal skills, and initiative in supporting learning.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C / 4 in Maths and English or equivalent is required.
• Teaching Assistant Qualification is desirable.
• Empathy with young people and strong interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to follow direction and use initiative to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in classrooms and with individuals or small groups.
• Assist with children's social and emotional needs.
• Deliver individualized programs to develop emotional literacy.
• Work across Pre-School to Year 6.

Skills

Empathy with young people

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow direction

Initiative to support learning

Education

GCSE Grade C / 4 in Maths and English or equivalent

Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Measham C of E Primary School, part of Rise Multi Academy Trust, Measham, Leicestershire.

Contract Details

Fixed‑term contract until 19 August 2026; 17.5 hours per week (8:30 am – 12:00 pm, Monday‑Friday, Term Time only). Pay Grade 5: £25,191.00–£25,590.00 per annum (pro‑rata £10,197.00–£10,591.00). Start as soon as possible; expiry 19 January 2026 11:59 pm.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in classrooms and with small groups or individual pupils.
• Assist with children’s social and emotional needs.
• Deliver individualized programmes to develop emotional literacy.
• Work across Pre‑School to Year 6.

Qualifications & Requirements

• GCSE Grade C / 4 in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Teaching Assistant Qualification desirable.
• Empathy with young people and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow direction well and use initiative to support learning.
• Clean enhanced DBS disclosure required (safeguarding statement).

Application

Interview date Wednesday 28 January 2026. Contact Ashley Izzard‑Snape for queries.