LSA- Fixed Term

The Grove Primary School; Melton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Grove Primary School in Melton Mowbray is seeking a Maternity Cover Learning Support Assistant to join our team for 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, term time plus 5 inset days, on a fixed-term basis to end 31 December 2026. Key Stage placements will be discussed after interview.

You will support teaching and learning activities, working with individuals or groups, and help motivate children.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with SEN and knowledge of Child Protection and Health and Safety policies.
• Provide support for teaching and learning activities in class, with individuals or small groups.
• NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent preferred; Level 2 Maths and English essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities in the classroom.
• Assist individuals or small groups to reinforce new skills or knowledge.
• Motivate and encourage children as required and work as part of the school team.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent

Level 2 Maths

Level 2 English

Job description

Maternity Cover Learning Support Assistant

Do you have a passion for education and supporting children to be the best version of themselves? Are you a team player who has skills to share with the next generation? Can you be creative and show initiative?

Then take a look at what we have to offer you…

We are seeking to recruit a Maternity Cover Learning Support Assistants at The Grove Primary School, based in the beautiful market town of Melton Mowbray. The working hours will be 32.5 hours per week (Monday- Friday), (8:30am - 3:30pm), term time only plus the 5 inset days (39 weeks) on a fixed-term basis to end 31st December 2026.

Key Stage placements will be discussed and decided after interview.

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated learning support assistant who will work as an assistant in the classroom under the guidance of the class teacher.

We are looking for someone who is reflective, adaptable and skilled and can motivate and encourage children as required. You might want to consider this as a steppingstone into teaching and apply to train within our Academy Trust or you might want to develop your role across our schools in the future. There are many options available if you wish to have career development!

You will be required to provide support for teaching and learning activities. This may include providing general support for whole class learning activities or supporting individuals or small groups of pupils to reinforce new skills or knowledge.

Experience of working with children with SEN and knowledge of Child Protection and Health and Safety policies are essential.

It would be desirable that you have an NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent or some experience of working with children. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English are essential, or currently working towards. Along with good interpersonal skills, you will be emphatic with children and young people, and be able to work effectively as part of a whole school staff team.

About The Grove Primary School

The Grove is a wonderful school that puts its children and community first. We take huge pride in our high ambitions as we ensure all children in our care receive the best education whilst learning about themselves and having fun along the way.

We “Explore the World Through Words” as we immerse ourselves in our innovative knowledge curriculum which offers many opportunities for BRAVE cross-curricular learning. Our children make us proud every day as they demonstrate our school values which underpin all we do.

Our website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing up to date information for parents, pupils and the wider community.

About the Mowbray Education Trust

The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education. Based in Leicestershire, settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.

Our vision is to deliver first-class teaching and learning with integrity. This means that every young person attending our schools, regardless of background or ability, receives a first-class education.

Our Senior Leadership Team work collaboratively across the Trust to enhance each school, whilst allowing them to keep their own sense of individuality.

As our Trust grows, so does our need for talented, skilled individuals. Each of our employees bring a unique mindset, new ideas and positively impact the development of our Trust. We are therefore dedicated to:

• Creating our own
• Growing our own
• Inspiring our own
• Retaining our own

And of Course, Children First!

Further information

The remuneration package includes a competitive salary, contributory public-sector pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement:

Actual Salary, LCC07- £18,936.62 per annum (FTE £25,191 per annum)

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

5.7 weeks paid holiday entitlement rising to 6.44 weeks after 5 years’ continuous service

Application deadline - Midnight, 04th September 2026

Interviews - 09th September 2026

Start date - ASAP

Mowbray Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts early if sufficient applications are received.

All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.