Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Location:

Owston Park Primary Academy.

Contract type:
Fixed term until 31st August 2027.

Hours:

19.5 hrs per week, 3 days per week, 8:15 am to 3:15 pm (30 mins lunch).

Reporting to:
Deputy Head & SENCO.

Commencement date: 1st September 2026. Closing date:
Monday 22nd June 2026 9:00am.

Salary:
Grade 5 SCP 4-6 £ 25,185 - £25,989 FTE. Actual Pro Rata Salary £11,246 - £11,605 (Pay award pending). Contractual hours 19.5 hours per week (part‑time). Region:
Doncaster. Job reference: REQ
23197.

Position:
Learning Support Assistant to support a child 1‑1 in EYFS/KS1 and/or provide general classroom support.

• Support pupils during lunch and break times.
• Help meet the social and emotional needs of children.
• Provide a supportive environment for teaching and learning.
• Assist the classroom team with daily instructional tasks.
• Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all students.

• Personal integrity and a commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Service.
• Commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti‑discriminatory practices.
• Commitment to ensuring children learn in a safe environment.
• Commitment to professional development and training.
• An affinity with The Rose Learning Trust culture and purpose.
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and energetic.
• Good level of general education – English and Maths at GCSE C (4) or above (essential).
• Ability to work independently and flexibly, using initiative.
• Experience working with children in EYFS/KS1.
• Knowledge of Phonics and Early Reading.
• Enjoys working with children and forms good relationships with both children and adults.

• Inclusive ethos with motivated learners and high aspirations.
• Friendly, kind, caring school central to the community.
• Supportive team creating an ethos of success for staff and pupils.
• Opportunity for professional development across a growing Multi Academy Trust.
• Collaborative, forward‑thinking leadership emphasising staff well‑being.

To apply use the link below:

For further information about this role please contact the School Business Manager, Mrs Andrea Robinson,

Tel:

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at

In line with our safer recruitment policy two references will be sought before we interview.

We are committed to the equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.

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