Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Hammond Academy; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free school lunches

Flexible working policy

Free flu-jab

Vivup benefit platform access

Staff voice program

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Hammond Academy in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our inclusive primary school team. The role runs Monday to Friday for 30 hours per week during term time, with a salary/grade of H2 (£26,367 - £27,181).

You will support pupils to access learning, assist teachers in classrooms, and help create a nurturing environment where every child can grow and achieve. The Aspire Academies Trust affords staff wellbeing benefits and a supportive professional culture.

Job description

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT AT HAMMOND ACADEMY

THE ROLE

Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 30 hours per week (term-time)
Salary/Grade: H2 (£26.367 - £27,181)
Actual Salary: £17,876 - £18,428
Job Description: CLICK HERE

OUR SCHOOL

Hammond Academy is a thriving two-form entry primary school situated on a spacious, well-equipped site that offers ample opportunities for children to learn, play, and grow. We take pride in being an inclusive and welcoming community where every individual is valued, and mutual respect and trust form the foundation of our ethos. At Hammond Academy, we are dedicated to making every child’s journey with us meaningful, stimulating, and enjoyable, providing a nurturing learning environment that inspires curiosity and a passion for discovery. Our guiding principles—Grow, Achieve, Believe—embody our commitment to empowering every member of our community to reach their full potential, both academically and personally.

Please see more details in the Hammond Academy Careers document attached.

OUR TRUST

Aspire Academies Trust is a family of schools that has come together to make a difference to the lives of our children. Our main goal as a Trust is to provide the best possible education for all of our learners, and understand that our staff are our most valuable asset and the foundation of our success. We aim to create a culture within our organisation that focuses on belonging, prioritises the wellbeing and professional development of our staff and embeds a sense of community. We offer a staff wellbeing package that includes free school lunches, flexible working policy, free flu-jab, access to vivup benefit platform, staff voice program, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme and more.

Please see more details in the Aspire Academies Trust Careers document attached.

Safeguarding Statement

Aspire Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2026).

Equal Opportunities

To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.