Learning Support Assistant

Position:
Learning Support Assistant

Salary:
Scale 4 or 5 depending on experience

Hours of work: 5 days a week 8.45am – 3.30pm (27.5hrs)- term time 40 weeks per year

Contract Term:
Permanent

Closing Date:
Monday 29th June 2026

Interviews:
Thursday 2nd July

Start date :
September 2026

Belmont Infant & Junior School is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant with proven experience in schools to join our hardworking and friendly team. The role involves supporting learning in the classroom, including children with additional needs. The successful applicant needs to be flexible, relate easily to children and adults and be willing to work in a team.

Belmont Infant & Junior School is a happy learning community where each individual child and member of staff is valued for the contribution they can make to the life of the school. Staff work hard to provide the very best for our children. If you join our team you can be assured that you will be part of a happy, caring team who put children at the heart of the learning process.

Our school ethos is based on the values of learning, perseverance, collaboration and generosity of spirit.

• Has a clear understanding and commitment to the Belmont Infant & Junior approach to learning and its application in the classroom and out;
• Can support pupils to ensure they are engaged in learning activities;
• Promotes the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom;
• Has experience working with children, including those with SEND;
• Can support children with specific needs, for example, cognitive or learning difficulties, behavioural, emotional and social development needs, communication and interaction difficulties;
• Is confident in establishing routines and boundaries – is kind but firm and clear;
• Has the ability to be able to use their initiative to support learning and behaviour;
• Would be a role model for our children and models expected behaviours at all times;
• Has the ability to build successful working relationships with both children, staff and parents;
• Has a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team;
• Is motivated, passionate and reflective about their work.

Applicants must have GCSE grade 4/C or above in Maths and English.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

As a school, we embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential selection criteria.