Learning Support Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor

Ashridgenursery; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Wokingham is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor to enhance educational experiences for pupils. The successful candidate will support individuals with learning needs, contribute to a committed team, and ensure a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Stimulating working environment

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with individual children with learning needs.
• Understanding of inclusion strategies for children with SEND.
• Experience with therapeutic approaches for trauma.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to individuals and groups of pupils.
• Work closely with teaching staff to promote independence.
• Communicate effectively with the whole school community.

Skills

Communication

Engagement

Reflection

Commitment to professional development

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Job description

Learning Support Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor

Occupational group

School support

Working pattern

Term time

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

27.5 hours per week LSA / 5 hours per week LTS

Location

Bearwood Primary School

3rd September 2025

Job advert

Start Date – September 2025

LTS – 5 hours per week TTO

Salary – Grade 3 (£24,790 pro-rata)

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor to join our dedicated, supportive and hard-working team. The post involves working closely with the whole teaching team to provide high quality support to individuals and groups of pupils whilst promoting independence. Applicants must be willing to support individual children with learning needs if required.

We are looking for someone who:

• is able to articulate and demonstrate support for teaching and learning.
• has an understanding of therapeutic approaches for children who have experienced early life trauma.
• is able to demonstrate a knowledge of or be willing to learn inclusion strategies to support children with SEND.
• is able to demonstrate an ability to engage learners in a variety of ways and has the ability to move pupils’ learning forward.
• able to communicate well with the whole school community, and be able to work as part of a team to make lessons and lunchtimes a valuable and enjoyable educational experience.
• is motivated, enthusiastic, reflective and committed to professional development.
• has sound literacy and numeracy skills.

We will offer:

• a team of practitioners who are striving and committed to providing the highest standard of provision and teaching for all.
• a positive and stimulating working environment with opportunities for on-going training and professional development.

Bearwood Primary School is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bearwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS clearance check will be required.

Closing date:Monday 16th June at 12 noon.