Learning Support Assistant

Astrea Academy Trust; West of England; In loco; GBP 21.000 - 22.000; Part-time

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The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Whitchurch Primary School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a friendly, supportive team at Easton Academy. The role focuses on assisting pupils and contributing to a positive learning environment within a diverse community.

The post is 32.5 hours per week, term-time only, fixed term to 31 August 2027, with a salary in the GradeJG4 SCP 7-11 range (£27,274–£29,071 per annum; actual salary £21,042.63–£22,429.06 per annum). Start date asap.

Competenze

• Experience of working with children in an educational setting.
• Commitment to the school’s vision, aims and ethos, and pupil outcomes.
• Proactive team player with initiative in the classroom and around the school site.

Conoscenze

Proactive team player

Experience with children

Commitment to school ethos

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Learning Support Assistant

location_on 0900 - Easton Academy 12/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Salary Salary: GradeJG4 SCP 7-11 £27,274.00 - £29,071.00 per annumActual Salary: £21,042.63 - £22,429.06 per annum Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Part Time Job type Support Staff - Educational Job category Support Role - Education/Behavioural Support Date posted 07/10/2026 Job reference LSP-S458 Attachments attachment JG4 Learning Support Assistant JD and Person Spec updated.pdf

Job overview

Learning Support Assistant

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday, Term Time Only)

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027

Salary: GradeJG4 SCP 7-11 £27,274.00 - £29,071.00 per annum

Actual Salary: £21,042.63 - £22,429.06 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to be part of a friendly, talented team who are dedicated to improving outcomes for children in a school with a friendly and supportive ethos.

We are able to offer you the opportunity to work with an exciting and enthusiastic school of children as well as a staff team who are both supportive and eager for challenge, determined to raise our children’s outcomes on every level.

We are looking for:

• A proactive team player who shows initiative both in the classroom that they work in and around the whole school site

• Someone with experience of working with children in an educational setting

• Someone who demonstrates a commitment to the school’s vision, aims and ethos, its community and outcomes for its pupils

Our School

We are a large, thriving academy situated at the heart of the vibrant, multicultural community of Easton and our motto is 'Being different. Belonging together'. We welcome children and families of all faiths and those with none. We are pleased to have more than 30 languages spoken in the school and we welcome those who have recently arrived in the country. Our vision is for our diverse community to grow together, have fun together and excel in learning. Our school is committed to working closely with the local community and has strong links with the neighbouring Easton Family Centre and our partner Lighthouse Schools Partnership.

The Trust

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 33 schools in the Trust.

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.

We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home

We also offer:

• Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.

• Excellent CPD opportunities

• Access to wellbeing support

• 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling

• Healthcare cash plan

• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme

• Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.

Closing Date: 12 October 2026 at 9am

Interview Date: TBC

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Whitchurch Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.