Learning Support Assistant Level 1

Parklands Primary School; Northampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly staff

Professional development opportunities

Engaging curriculum

Job summary

Parklands Primary School in Northampton is seeking a dedicated individual to join our hard-working staff on a 30-hour week contract. The starting salary is £17,306, with a supportive environment and extensive professional development opportunities for staff and a focus on safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about primary education, keen to work as part of a team, and committed to developing the whole child while meeting individual needs.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about Primary education.
• Passionate about developing the whole child.
• Flexible, motivated and energetic.
• Keen to work as part of a team.
• Eager to participate in professional development opportunities and keen to learn.
• Dedicated to meeting the personal needs of a child.
• Committed to safeguarding policies.
• Willing to train in first aid.
• Have previous SEND experience.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Team player

Flexible

Motivated

Energetic

Willing to learn

SEND experience

First aid training

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

30 hours per week

Actual starting salary of £17,306

The successful applicant should be:

• Enthusiastic about Primary education
• Passionate about developing the whole child Flexible, motivated and energetic
• Keen to work as part of a team
• Eager to participate in professional development opportunities and keen to learn Dedicated to meeting the personal needs of a child
• Committed to upholding al safeguarding polices
• Willing to train in first aid
• Have previous SEND experience

We can offer:

• A friendly, positive and dynamic staff team
• Professional development opportunities and regular training from our Senior Leaders
• Positive and hardworking children
• A school with a passion for delivering the highest educational standard
• An exciting, engaging curriculum enjoyed by both the children and adults who deliver it

Preston Hedges Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure and Barring clearance and any other necessary safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2026 all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks.

Our Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be viewed using the following link:

https://prestonhedgestrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Safeguarding-Child-Protection-Policy-2026.pdf

Please also be advised we will take up references prior to interview and that one referee must be your last employer. The school provides equal opportunities to all. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity.

We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.