Learning Support Assistant

St Ann’s Heath Junior School

‘Learning Together, Achieving Today, Preparing for Tomorrow’

Post:
Learning Support Assistant Full-time (Part time mornings considered)

Appointment for:
Commencing 23rd February 2026 (or earlier) on a fixed term contract

Spring and Summer terms 2026

Salary:
Surrey Pay Scale PS3.3

Location:
St Ann’s Heath Junior School

Responsible to:
Senior Leadership Team

Visa Sponsorship:
Visas cannot be sponsored

Closing Date:
Monday 23rd January 2026 however applications will be considered as they are received, therefore your early response is encouraged.

St Ann’s Heath Junior school is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant on a fixed term contract to join our supportive and dedicated team.

• Do you enjoy working with children, motivating them to achieve success?
• Are you an individual who is hardworking and able to show initiative?
• Are you able to work as part of a team, listening to advice and feedback from those around you?
• Are you a patient and supportive individual who works well under pressure?

If you can answer yes to these questions, we would love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the learning support team at St Ann’s Heath Junior School on a fixed term contract, ending July 2026. We are seeking to recruit an individual who is proactive and will be able to provide an excellent level of support to pupils in the school.

The role will involve working on a one-to-one and small group basis with children with varying needs, under the supervision of the class teacher and SENCo.

The role is full time, 08.45am – 3.15pm (term time only, plus agreed INSET days), 5 days per week commencing 5th January 2026 or earlier if possible. Duties will involve lunchtime supervision.

The post is on Surrey Pay Scale PS3.3 which currently has a full-time equivalent of £24,331. The actual pro rata salary will be £16,545, based on 28 hours and 45 minutes per week for 38.6 weeks per year (term‑time only). Mid‑morning break (15 minutes) and Lunch break (30 minutes) are unpaid.

The school is committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of the school and its community to demonstrably share this commitment. We aim to foster good relations between all members of the school community ensuring they are treated equally and without prejudice.

The school operates a rigorous recruitment procedure that includes enhanced DBS checks, checks against the children’s barred list, medical screening and confirmation of qualifications.

We may use internet searches to perform due diligence on candidates in the course of recruitment. Where we do this, we will act in accordance with our data protection and equal opportunities obligations.

St Ann's Heath Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.