Learning Support Staff - Carrington Infant School

Buckinghamshire Council; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Carrington Infant School in High Wycombe is seeking a Learning Support assistant to join a nurturing team. The role is fixed-term and part-time term-time only, supporting pupils' learning and wellbeing with planned activities and interventions.

You will observe pupil progress, feed back to teachers, supervise during lessons and playtimes, and contribute to safeguarding training. GCSEs including English and Maths are required, with a Level 2 childcare qualification and school experience.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Childcare qualification equivalent to at least Level 2.
• Experience of working with children in a school or childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and wellbeing of pupils through adapted activities and interventions.
• Assist with planning and implementing learning activities and interventions.
• Supervise pupils during lessons, playtimes, lunchtimes, and educational visits.
• Contribute to safeguarding by reporting concerns and maintaining records.

Skills

GCSEs English & Maths

Experience with children

Education

Level 2 Childcare qualification

Job description

Location: High Wycombe

Overview

If you are inspired by the opportunity to be part of a caring, collaborative team where creativity is valued and every child is supported to thrive, we would love you to read on a discover more about our school.

Salary Details: Range 1 or 2 depending on experience
Contract type: Fixed Term
Hours: Part-time, Term time only
Closing date: 16th October 2026
Interviews to be held: On receipt of successful applications

About us

Carrington Infant School is a warm, welcoming and ambitious school community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. We pride ourselves on our nurturing ethos, strong teamwork and commitment to high-quality early education that sparks a lifelong love of learning. Staff benefit from a supportive leadership team, excellent professional development opportunities and a positive working environment.

Whether you are at the start of your career or looking for your next step, Carrington Infants offers a rewarding place to grow and make a genuine difference.

The Learning Support role at Carrington Infant School is a varied and rewarding position focused on supporting pupils' learning, wellbeing and inclusion within a nurturing school environment:

• You will play a key role in delivering high-quality support by assisting with the planning and implementation of adapted learning activities and interventions.
• You will help access a broad and balanced curriculum, encouraging their participation in both classroom and wider school activities.
• The role involves observing and monitoring pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers and maintaining accurate records using school systems.
• You will contribute to a positive school culture by modelling the school's seven professional behaviours: being professional, respectful, collaborative, proactive, committed, responsible and ambitious.
• Strong teamwork is essential, as you will work closely with teachers, colleagues, parents and external professionals to ensure pupils receive the right support.
• You will also supervise children during various parts of the school day, including in lessons, at playtimes, lunchtimes, during assemblies and on educational visits.
• The role may include supporting pupils with personal care, including hygiene, changing and first aid needs, ensuring their safety and dignity at all times.
• You will also take responsibility for safeguarding by reporting any concerns and attending required training.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development is expected, with opportunities to build skills and knowledge through training and appraisal.

Overall this role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference to our children's lives and education.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths
• Childcare qualification equivalent of a minimum of level 2
• Experience of working with children in a school or childcare setting.

Other information

Carrington Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation.

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.