Learning Support Assistant

Learning Partners Academy Trust; Woking; On-site; GBP 18,045 - 25,212; Full time

Job summary

Pirbright Village Primary School in Woking, Surrey, seeks a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for September 2026 on a fixed-term contract for one year. The role involves supporting individual and small‑group learning, with duties across typical classroom activities and safeguarding at the heart of every task.

Applicants should have English and numeracy ability, basic IT skills and the capacity to work across year groups, with emphasis on supporting pupils with SEND and maintaining a calm,

Qualifications

• A good level of written and spoken English.
• A good level of numeracy.
• Basic IT skills.
• The ability to follow instructions.
• The ability to plan and prioritise regular and irregular tasks.
• The ability to clarify and explain instructions to pupils.
• The ability to communicate effectively with pupils and adults.
• The ability to motivate pupils to learn.
• The ability to assist with the organisation of the learning environment.

Responsibilities

• To work with teachers to support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff.
• Involved in other usual classroom duties whilst working with pupils as directed by the class teacher.
• Support specific children to access their learning, including 1:1 with target children and intervention groups.
• Role model the school’s values and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Work across the school day as directed by the leadership team.

Skills

English proficiency

Numeracy

IT basics

Instruction following

Communication

Organisation

Job description

EmployerPirbright Village Primary SchoolLocationWoking, SurreyContract TypeFixed term contractHoursFull TimeContract Length1 YearSalaryLPT3 £25,212 (FTE) Pro Rata £18,045Posted13th July 2026Expires24th August 2026 11:59 PMStart DateAs Soon As PossibleJob ID1565043We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly, hardworking and supportive team in this popular village school for September 2026.We are looking for a motivated and dedicated person who is both passionate about supporting children’s learning and committed to keeping children safe. We offer an ambitious and creative place to work with staff who are happy to assist and support each other. We work collaboratively with other local schools in different ways, including the schools in the Learning Partners Trust, and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The role will involve supporting specific children to access their learning, but also in undertaking other usual classroom duties whilst working alongside the children as directed by the class teacher. This could include reading, administering the ISPs, working with intervention groups, working 1:1 with target children, working in the class alongside the groups and undertaking break and lunch-time duties. All applicants should have the flexibility and potential to work in any year group across the school. Although many of the responsibilities and expectations below are generic to the role of a learning support assistant (LSA), we are looking for someone with experience working with children with SEND, including an understanding of strategies to support children when they dysregulated and reluctant to engage with learning.Job PurposeTo work with teachers to support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff and may be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan. The LSA role takes the responsibility for ensuring the participation of pupils in the social and academic practices of the school, enabling pupils to become more independent learners thereby helping to raise standards of achievement for all. To undertake specific duties across the school day as directed by the leadership team and provide support for any children who need it. They will usually work with small groups of children but may sometimes supervise or lead learning for whole classes, maintaining good order and keeping pupils on task. To role model the school’s values and be a fully integrated member of the school team and community with safeguarding at the heart of everything they do.Applicants should have:A good level of written and spoken English.A good level of numeracy.Basic IT skills.The ability to follow instructions.The ability to plan and prioritise regular and irregular tasks.The ability to clarify and explain instructions to pupils.The ability to communicate effectively with pupils and adults.The ability to motivate pupils to learn.The ability to assist with the organisation of the learning environment.Hours: 8.45am – 3:15pm; five days a weekLPT3 £25,212 (FTE) Pro Rata £18,045This is a temporary contract for one year with the strong possibility of a conversion to a permanent role in the future.Applications will be reviewed on receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.Welcome to Learning Partners Academy TrustLSA Job DescriptionSafeguarding Statement:Pirbright Village Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Diversity and Inclusion StatementWe want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.