Learning Support Assistant

Mowbray Education Trust; Quorn; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Mowbray Education Trust is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for Sherard Primary School on a fixed-term basis until August 2027. The role is part-time (19.5 hours per week), term time only plus 3 INSET days, based at Grange Drive, Melton Mowbray.

The successful candidate will support pupils in lessons, assist with materials, and contribute to a positive start in life for young people. Applicants should be organised, creative, and comfortable using IT.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing materials for lessons.
• Support pupils during classroom activities and learning tasks.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant at Sherard Primary School

New

Job Reference # EDV/2026/SPS/34210

Location Grange Drive, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HA

Contract Type Fixed Term

Contract Term Part-Time

Salary £11,362.84 - £11,542.82 Annually (Actual)

FTE £25,191 - £25,590 per annum

Hours Per Week 19.5

Weeks Per Year 39

Fixed Term End Date Sun 22nd Aug, 2027

Closing Date Midnight, Sun 20th Sep, 2026

Start Date As soon as possible

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) Wednesday 30th September 2026

About this Role

Learning Support Assistant

Sherard Primary School

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Are you looking for a rewarding role that will allow you to make a difference by helping to give young people a positive start in life?

Then come and work for us at Mowbray Education Trust as a Learning Support Assistant at Sherard Primary school on a Fixed-term basis until August 2027 to work Part-time.

With a remuneration package including:

• A salary of £11,362.83 - £11,542.82 (FTE £25,191 - £25,590)
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership

The hours that are available to work are 19.5 hours per week, term time only plus 3 INSET days (39 weeks).

About Sherard Primary School

• Children are at the heart of all decisions made
• Love of learning for pupils and staff
• We develop the whole child
• We embrace and celebrate differences
• We value collaboration in all forms

This role may be suitable for a graduate looking to gain relevant and practical experience within the classroom with a view to undertake teacher training or to gain specialist training and knowledge in a field that you are passionate about.

The successful candidate will need to be an organised and creative person with good IT skills and a commitment to transforming the life choices of young people. You will also need to be confident in the use of IT and be able to assist in preparing materials for lessons.

About the Mowbray Education Trust

The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first‑class education. Based in Leicestershire and reaching far beyond, our settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.

Mowbray Education Trust Vision and Values

Children First: educating today, inspiring tomorrow.

We are an inclusive community where every child thrives, every voice matters, and together we shape a kind, ambitious, and resilient future.

Our values:

• Inclusivity
  • We are an inclusive and inspiring community where every child thrives, ambitions are nurtured, and resilience is celebrated.
• Aspiration
  • Educating today, empowering tomorrow - a community where every voice matters and every child reaches their full potential.
• Collaboration
  • Together, we build a kind, ambitious, and resilient community where every learner is valued and supported.

Our Trust Employee Benefits

• High quality continuous professional development throughout the year
• Career progression opportunities within the Trust
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to the generous Teacher Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free eye care tests
• On-site parking (JFC/IVES/BRW/SRD/GRV)
• Employee wellbeing schemes
• Accessible central services including HR, finance and IT

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 20th September 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 30th September 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Mowbray Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts early if sufficient applications are received.

All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks; including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check - this includes a 6-month probationary period.