Learning Support Assistant

Romans Field School; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Romans Field School in Milton Keynes is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a thriving, supportive team. The role supports pupils with diverse needs and works with the Class Teacher to implement tailored activities.

We value a positive, hardworking, and committed approach, with the willingness to contribute to the school ethos. Interviews will follow safeguarding checks and DBS processes.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school setting, ideally with supporting children with Complex Needs, ASC or SEMH.
• Positive, hardworking, and committed member of staff.
• Willingness to make a difference and contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school.

Responsibilities

• Helping pupils achieve the best of themselves, promoting self-esteem and independence.
• Working with the Class Teacher to deliver a curriculum which has been designed to support the needs of an individual child, this could be supporting pupils individually or in groups.
• Promote high standards of behaviour.

Skills

Positive attitude

School experience

Special needs support

Willingness to contribute

Job description

Salary Grade E1 £24,250 (Actual)

35 hours per week (08:30 - 16:00), 39 weeks per annum

Required ASAP

Closing date: 9am Friday 18th September 2026

Interviews: Will be required to attend two days 24th and 25th September 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our thriving, successful and happy school.

We are looking for:

Positive, hardworking, and committed members of staff

Experience of working in a school setting, ideally with supporting children with Complex Needs, ASC or SEMH

Willingness to make a difference and contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school

Duties will include:

Helping pupils achieve the best of themselves, promoting self-esteem and independence

Working with the Class Teacher to deliver a curriculum which has been designed to support the needs of an individual child, this could be supporting pupils individually or in groups

Promote high standards of behaviour

In return:

We are committed to supporting our staff with continuous professional development, opportunities to work with our mainstream partners, supervision with our trained Psychotherapist and access to our wellbeing support services.

If you want to make a real difference to the next generation, we would love to hear from you. If you would prefer to talk to someone, please pick up the phone. Visits to the school are welcome.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The school is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. The Governors take child protection extremely seriously and all references offered will be followed up.

Online check will be completed for shortlisted candidates. If you do not have the formal qualifications specified but can demonstrate skills or experience of equivalent standards we would be interested in your application