Learning Support Practitioner

Jupiter Primary School; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Primary School, part of Danes Educational Trust, is seeking a caring Learning Support Practitioner to work with pupils and support high-quality teaching. This rewarding role offers the chance to help children reach their full potential both academically and personally, while contributing to a warm, inclusive school environment.

You will collaborate with teachers and other professionals to plan support strategies, adapt learning activities, monitor progress and promote pupil wellbeing.

Job description

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Practitioner to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with children, helping them to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

As a Learning Support Practitioner, you will work alongside teachers and other professionals to support high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring that every child feels valued, supported and inspired to succeed. At our school, we believe that investing in our staff is just as important as investing in our pupils. We are committed to providing exceptional professional development opportunities and fostering a positive, supportive workplace culture where wellbeing is a priority.

Danes Educational Trust is a multi-academy trust working to develop optimistic, resilient learners and valued, empowered staff through local, national and global partnerships which comprises of seven secondary schools and six primary schools across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

At Jupiter Primary School we know that all children can achieve and all that we do is underpinned by our simple yet ambitious vision for inspired learning. We seek to do this by valuing every member of the school and offering an inclusive all-round education that seeks to adopt the true aspect of an individual: social, intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual.

Our trust comprises of seven secondary schools and six primary schools across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

School tours are available and we would love to show you what Jupiter Primary School has to offer. Please contact Lucie Cross on 01442 217188 to make an appointment.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 30 October 2026, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

Interview dates are to be confirmed.

Full details of this opportunity are available here

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