Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor

Inspire Partnership Academy Trust; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Partnership Academy Trust is looking for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant/Midday Supervisor at Forest Academy Primary School in London. The role entails supporting children's learning during term-time and lunchtime supervision while benefiting from robust training and professional development opportunities. Join a thriving educational community committed to transforming lives through excellent teaching and support.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Generous annual leave

Incremental pay increases

Enhanced family-friendly pay

Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Eye care vouchers

Extensive training and induction

Qualifications

• Proven ability to inspire and motivate children.
• Experience in educational settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of children.
• Supervise children during lunchtime.
• Engage with children to foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Resilience

Passion

Ambition

Job description

Contract: Fixed-Term - Term-Time Only (plus inset days)

Start Date: 28th August 2025

End Date: 31st August 2026

Salary Range: NJC Outer London Grade 3, Spine Point 5-7, £28,521.00 FTE - £29,346.00 FTE; Pro-rata: £22,913.55 - £23,576.35

Hours of Work: 8.30am – 3.30pm

LSA role responsibilities: 27.5 hours per week

MDS role responsibilities: 5 hours per week

Inspire Partnership Academy Trust is a family of schools across Croydon, Medway, and Greenwich, aiming to offer a life-changing education to children. Our schools collaborate to transform the lives of the children and communities we serve.

Our core values—Collaboration, Excellence, Friendship, Resilience, Respect, and Responsibility—define how we care for, enrich, and teach every child.

What sets us apart is the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of educational thinking and practice, supported by excellent training, development, and opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research and collaborative projects with talented colleagues locally and nationally.

Forest Academy Primary School is rapidly improving and committed to providing an exceptional learning experience. Our vision is to ensure children receive the best education and to make a life-changing difference within our diverse community.

We are seeking a resilient, passionate, and ambitious Learning Support Assistant/Midday Supervisor to inspire a generation of children.

Our benefits include:

• Ongoing professional development
• Staff wellbeing initiatives
• Generous annual leave
• Incremental pay increases
• Enhanced family-friendly pay (maternity, paternity, sickness)
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Extensive training and induction

Application instructions: All sections of the application form must be fully completed. Please ensure your Personal Statement addresses how you meet the duties outlined in the Person Specification. We do not accept CVs. To apply, complete the Inspire Partnership Recruitment Form and the Equal Opportunities Form attached to this advert.

For more details, please contact Mrs. Lloyd, Headteacher, at [e-mail].

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be ongoing.

For inquiries or an application pack, contact Janine Fernandes at 07706 829 391 or via email at [e-mail].

Please only apply if you have documentary evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Forest Academy Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will undergo an Enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and employment references.