Position: 1 x Learning Support Assistant (Permanent)
Required from: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade 5 Actual: £17,476.78 - £17,753.60 (£25,191 - £25,590 FTE)
Hours: 30 hours (39 weeks per year)
St Peter’s Church of England Primary School in Whetstone is a small (but perfectly formed), friendly school with a supportive staff team. Our Christian values, strong family ethos, and commitment to nurturing every child enables our pupils flourish academically, socially and emotionally. We are currently seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistant to support our children with SEN. If you are passionate about making a positive difference to children’s learning and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We are looking for people who:
• Are enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated
• Have a good knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Can provide a stimulating environment for learning and quality teaching
• Are able to support the school to continue to develop and improve
• Are able to foster positive relationships with children of all ages
• Can communicate at all levels, with good interpersonal skills and a sense of humour
• Are willing to undertake any relevant training
• Make learning fun and support our caring, child-focused ethos
In return we can offer:
• A happy, supportive and motivated team with a shared vision
• Access to training and development that will meet individual needs
• Welcoming children who take enormous pride in their achievements
• A friendly working environment
• A range of employee discount schemes & healthcare benefits
Closing date for applications: Monday 13th April 2026 @ 9:00am
Interviews to be held: W/C Monday 13th April 2026
References will be requested for all shortlisted applicants before interview.
Applications will only be accepted on the form provided and CVs or other forms of application will not be considered.
The post is considered to be regulated activity and as such subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. Additionally, applicants are to be aware that an overseas criminal record check, or certificate of good behaviour, will be required before appointment, from candidates who have lived overseas for a period of 3 months or more (including aggregated time), aged 16 or over in the previous 10 years.
Safeguarding Statement
Embrace Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, enhanced DBS checks and barred list checks will be undertaken for all successful applicants prior to appointment and all shortlisted applicants will be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks. We believe that all individuals are of equal value and we are committed to equal opportunities for all, ensuring equality of opportunity in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Embrace Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, enhanced DBS checks and barred list checks will be undertaken for all successful applicants prior to appointment and all shortlisted applicants will be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks. We believe that all individuals are of equal value and we are committed to equal opportunities for all, ensuring equality of opportunity in line with the Equality Act 2010.