Learning and Teaching Assistant

Contract type: Fixed Term

Salary: £28,576 per annum Full Time Equivalent (£24,657 Actual) 

Hours: Full time 37.5 hrs per week (Term Time Only)

Start Date: 01 September 2025

Closing date: Monday, 23th June 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews Date: Thursday, 03 July 2025.

Are you a nurturing, enthusiastic, and proactive individual with a passion for supporting young learners? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team!

We are seeking a strong, committed, and creative Learning and Teaching Assistant (LTA) to support children across a range of abilities, including those with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Our LTAs play a vital role in enhancing teaching, learning, and pastoral care through a flexible and supportive approach.

 The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, Phase Lead, and SENCO. You should possess strong literacy and numeracy skills, along with a professional attitude, to effectively support both teachers and students across a variety of classroom activities.

The ideal candidate must have proven experience working in a primary school setting. They should demonstrate a willingness to contribute to weekly planning and development meetings and be able to provide class cover when required. The role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is deeply committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

You will work proactively to support student progress through classroom assistance and targeted interventions, ensuring that all learners can access high-quality education and achieve their full potential.

 We are proud of our warm, inclusive school environment where teamwork and collaboration are highly valued. You will be joining a supportive, close-knit staff team with low turnover and high job satisfaction.

We can offer you:  

• A comprehensive benefit package, including Cycle2Work, Gym Flex, childcare vouchers, a car lease scheme, and a confidential 24-hour counselling service.
• A thriving, innovative learning community committed to excellence
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering mental health and wellbeing support
• A healthcare cash plan and rewards scheme (available after six months service), providing money back on essential healthcare -from opticians to physiotherapy and 24/7 access to an online GP.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with high employer contribution
• Occupational sick pay to support you.
• Tailored Continuous Professional Development opportunities to support your growth
• Eight INSET days per year including three dedicated to planning, giving staff time to prepare the excellent education our pupil deserve
• An additional day of paid leave
• The opportunity to become part of United Learning, one of the largest academy groups in the country.
• Collaborative working opportunities with colleagues across local cluster schools and the wider United Learning Trust network, fostering shared expertise and professional development.
• Highly competitive pay, above national average

We reserve the right to interview and appoint a strong candidate prior to the closing date. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. Please note that no applications will be accepted after the closing date.

Please note:  We do not accept CVs. 

Salisbury Manor Primary is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of the shortlisting process, the school will conduct an online search (including social media) as part of our due diligence for shortlisted candidates.

 This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.