Learning Support Assistant - King's Wood School

South Buckinghamshire; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

South Buckinghamshire seeks a Learning Support Assistant at a two-form entry primary school in Totteridge, High Wycombe, to support every child to be the best they can be. You will work as part of a team to plan and deliver intervention strategies, prepare materials and observe pupils across year groups.

The role includes lunch-time supervision and fostering a positive learning environment. GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above are essential; excellent people skills and a warm, caring

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above are required.
• Experience in an educational setting is preferred but not essential.
• An enhanced DBS check and safeguarding awareness will be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a range of intervention strategies keeping records.
• Prepare materials for use with pupils.
• Liaise with the class teacher regarding planning and pupil progress.
• Undertake pupil observations and provide feedback to the class teacher.
• Work with children in small groups or individually.
• Work as part of a team.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policy.
• Have knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Warm and caring personality

Communicate effectively

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Location: High Wycombe

Overview

The governors of this large, vibrant Primary School are seeking to appoint caring and committed Learning Support Assistants. You will need to be able to work effectively as part of a team and be willing to support every child do be the best they can be.

Salary

Range 1 Point 6 - 10 FTE £24,836 - £25,823 Actual Pro Rata Salary Range: £19,924 - £20,716

Contract

Permanent

Hours

35 hours Hours per week Term Time Only 39 weeks per year

Closing date

Friday 9th October 2026

Interviews on

TBA. Applications will be assessed on arrival and appointment may be made before the closing date for a suitable candidate.

About us

We are a two-form entry Primary School and Nursery, within the vibrant and diverse community of Totteridge in High Wycombe. Our school reflects that diversity and we pride ourselves on an ethos which promotes mutual respect and values every individual. We place children's learning and well-being at the centre of all we do and offer a well-resourced, attractive environment in which to learn and grow.

Further information about the school can be found on our website: https://www.kingswood.bucks.sch.uk

About the role

• Plan and deliver a range of intervention strategies keeping relevant records.
• Prepare materials for use with pupils
• Liaise with the class teacher with regard to planning and pupil progress
• Undertake pupil observations and feedback to the class teacher
• Work with children in small groups or individually in a range of settings
• Work as part of a team
• Manage behaviour effectively in line with the school policy
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of the curriculum

Please see attached Job description for further information.

About you

The successful candidate will need to have excellent people skills and a warm and caring personality. The ability to communicate effectively with pupils and other staff will also be important.

Good levels of English and Mathematics are essential for the role and we require a Grade 4 or higher GCSE or the equivalent (e.g. Grade C or higher O-Level, CSE Grade 1) in these subjects.

You will preferably have had experience in an educational setting, however opportunities for training are available so this is not essential

Training in Read Write Inc would be an advantage as well as knowledge of working with children with speech and language disorders. This role may range from Nursery to Year 6.

This post will include lunch time supervision.

Other information

Please do not hesitate to contact the school to find out more or to arrange a visit.

Telephone [phone] or Email: [email protected]

Please note our recruitment criteria: Candidates must produce Maths and English GCSE Certificates

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, which will be reflected throughout the recruitment process. An enhanced DBS check is carried out on all staff prior to appointment.

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).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order'). 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.