Learning Support Assistant Trainee - Waddesdon C of E Academy Office

Buckinghamshire Council; Waddesdon; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a Learning Support Assistant Trainee to support students at Waddesdon School. The role involves assisting with literacy and numeracy skills, working closely with classroom teachers, and fostering individual development in a supportive environment. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths. The position is part-time and fixed-term, offering a salary of £14,573 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Support students' education, personal and social development.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils, including those with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers in implementing educational plans.
• Support individual students in their personal development.

Skills

Support literacy skills

Support numeracy skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork capability

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

Level 2 qualification or above in a relevant field

Job description

Learning Support Assistant Trainee - Waddesdon C of E Academy Office

The school is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant Trainee. The role will require support of students in the classroom and would suit a cheerful individual who can work independently or in a team. An ability or willingness to support literacy or numeracy skills and individual development is essential.

Waddesdon School is an oversubscribed all ability 11–18 school, set in rural Buckinghamshire. The school is 30 minutes away from Oxford and also within easy commuting distance from Milton Keynes. There are just over 1000 students on roll, including 300 in the Sixth Form. The school has an excellent reputation for CPD and recognises and values the contributions of all staff.

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: Other

Salary Details: £19,293 FTE Actual: £14,573 (0.7553 FTE) - £10/hour plus holiday pay

Contract type: Fixed Term

Hours: Part-time

Interviews to be held: In January 2026

About us

Waddesdon Church of England School welcomes young people into a safe and secure community where students are encouraged to succeed according to their unique abilities. Standards and expectations are high and learning is developed through a wide range of engaging educational opportunities. Our ethos is rooted and grounded in traditional Christian values which foster dignity and respect for all and compassion and sensitivity towards others. Self‑confidence is nurtured through praise, encouragement, acknowledgement of success and celebration of achievement. Our learning culture enables our students to fulfil their potential as responsible and productive citizens, to be keen life‑long learners and to be proud to claim that they are a part of the Waddesdon tradition, the “Waddesdon Way”.

Working in partnership with the class teacher, to support the education, personal and social development of pupils in the class, including those with special educational needs and/or bilingual needs, and to establish positive relationships with pupil.

Please see full job description for further information.

About you

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
• Level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post

Please see full person specification for further information.

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.

Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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.