Learning Support Assistant - St Marys C of E School

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

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for St Mary’s C of E School in Aylesbury. The role involves supporting children in a classroom environment. Essential qualifications include GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4-5. This is a part-time, permanent position during school term time only, with a salary starting from £16,979. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare is essential.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications: GCSE Maths and English with grade C/4-5.
• Preferable: Experience as a Learning Support Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Support a named child and assist others in the classroom.
• Enable access to learning and help manage the classroom.

Skills

GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4-5)

Experience working as an LSA

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - St Marys C of E School

Term time only

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: From £16,979 Actual (band 1B)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time

Closing date: 05/12/2025

Interviews to be held: wc 8th December - St Mary’s School reserves the right to interview and appoint candidates on receipt of applications before the closing date

About us

At St Mary's school, we are proud of our good OFSTED rating across all areas (2025) and our Good SIAMS rating (2018). We are confident that at St Mary's you will find a community where standards of behaviour and respect for others are given a high priority, where every child is encouraged to strive to achieve their best in an environment where children are happy and eager to learn.

Work may be carried out in the classroom or in a small group withdrawal space.

The role is to support a named child and others within the classroom, enabling access to learning for a specific pupils/group of pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

To work under the direction and guidance of the Class Teacher.

About you

The LSA role within St Marys school is of key importance. You will be responsible for providing the children and teaching staff with the support they need to Shine as Lights in the World.

GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4-5) is essential and experience working as an LSA is preferable.

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.

The ODBST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. ODBST is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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

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.