Learning Support Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity

Oasis Community Learning; West of England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Long Cross is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Apprentice to join our Resource Base. You will work with our children to support play and learning, collaborating with parents and carers to ensure positive outcomes.

DBS clearance and references are required; visits are welcomed and interviews will be scheduled after closing date. The role offers 32.5 hours per week during term time with 52 weeks to allow for study time and INSET days.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of working in a primary school setting.
• High expectations for achievement and behaviour.
• The energy and creativity to inspire and motivate children.
• A positive and forward thinking outlook.
• The ability to work as part of a team and individually.

Responsibilities

• Work with children in our specialist Resource Base to support learning.
• Collaborate with parents and carers to maximise pupil opportunities.
• Assist with planning and supervising activities during school time.

Skills

Experience in primary school

High achievement and behaviour

Inspire and motivate children

Positive and forward thinking

Teamwork and independent work

Job description

Required ASAP

APPRENTICESHIP Learning Support Assistant

Salary £16,507 FTE

32.5 hours per week, 52 weeks to allow for study time including INSET Days

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oasis Academy Long Cross for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our dedicated team working with our amazing children in our specialist Resource Base.

The successful candidate will be working within a committed team to ensure that all the children are given the best opportunities to play and learn during their time at the Academy and will be working closely with the children’s parents and carers.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• Experience and knowledge of working in a primary school setting
• High expectations for achievement and behaviour
• The energy and creativity to inspire and motivate children
• A positive and forward thinking outlook
• The ability to work as part of a team and individually

Visits are warmly welcomed. Please call the Academy on to make an appointment. All positions are subject to satisfactory references and a full DBS certificate.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 1st October 2026 at 12pm (late applications will not be accepted) and interviews planned for the following week.

Attachments

Oasis Teaching Assistant Recruitment Brochure

OCL Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

Safeguarding Statement

Oasis Academy Long Cross is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this committment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this committment. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, along with other relevant employment checks.