Learning Support Assistant - Gateway School

Buckinghamshire Council; Great Missenden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to join a nurturing school environment. The role involves providing support to children while promoting their growth and development. Suitable candidates should possess strong communication skills and a positive attitude, with the ability to run clubs for pupils based on their interests. This is a part-time position working 25 hours per week, starting January 2026.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience or willingness to train.
• Enjoy working with children and supporting learning.
• Organised and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support wraparound care.
• Run a club for pupils in an area of interest.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Proactiveness

First Aid qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting children to be their very best?

Do you want to join a nurturing and inclusive school and work with equally committed educators?

Then our role as a Learning support Assistant could be the job for you.

Start date: January 2026

Term time only: Yes

Salary: Competitive and dependent upon experience

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week

About us

Gateway School is a thriving, vibrant and nurturing independent day school for boys and girls aged 2 to 11, located in the heart of the Chiltern Hills in the village of Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire. Ages: 2–11 Pupils on roll: Approx. 260 Small class sizes ensuring every child is known and supported Broad and creative curriculum Specialist teaching ISI Rated: Excellent in all areas Part of the Bellevue Education Group – offering high-quality professional development, shared expertise, and a family of schools united by a shared commitment to excellence in education. – offering global collaboration and rich CPD opportunities.

• Relevant experience or willingness to train.
• Enjoy working with children and supporting learning.
• Teamwork and strong communication skills.
• Organised, flexible, and proactive.
• Positive attitude, energy, and sense of humour.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain one.

Support wraparound care.

• An interest or expertise in a particular curriculum area
• The ability to run a club for pupils in an area of interest to you.

Application forms to be received by midday Monday 1 December.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the start date and Gateway School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Gateway School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, reference checks and pre-employment safeguarding procedures.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.