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Position: LSA (Learning Support Assistant)
Required from: October 2025 until July 2026
Contract Type:Fixed term, 3 days per week (19.5 hours per week), 39 weeks per year.
Salary: Grade 5: £25,191 to £25,590 (actual £11,359.91 to £11,539.84).
At Manorfield Church of England Primary School, we pride ourselves on being a vibrant, inclusive, and values-driven community where every child is nurtured, challenged, and inspired. Our ethos of Caring, Sharing, and Inspiring is lived daily by staff and pupils alike, creating a warm and supportive environment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Assistant to join our school. As an LSA, you will be part of a dedicated team that celebrates individuality, fosters curiosity, and helps children grow into confident, compassionate learners. If you are passionate about helping children thrive and want to work in a school that truly values its people, we would love to hear from you. This fixed term appointment until the end of the academic year.
We are looking for individuals who are:
•experienced in providing support for children including with special education needs,
•qualified to a minimum of NVQ 2 in supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent,
•passionate about supporting pupil learning and development and forming and building relationships,
•a strong team player who is able to inspire and motivate pupils, working effectively with the class teacher,
•committed to the vision of the school, and
•have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
In return we can offer:
•Wonderful children who love to learn;
•a supportive and dedicated staff team;
•the opportunity to work within a progressive and forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust.
Closing date for applications: 8th October 2025 (midday).
Interviews to be held: 13th October 2025.
References will be requested for all shortlisted applicants before interview.
Further details and an application form are available via Eteach or the Vacancies section within our website. Applications will only be accepted on the application form 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 (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.