Learning Assistant

Learning Assistant (Part-Time)

Hours: Monday - Friday (8:40am-12:40pm)

Salary: £12,992 actual per annum (£31,200 FTE)

Edgeborough School is seeking a highly motivated, caring, and committed Learning Assistant to support pupils across the Prep School. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about education and pupil development, and who is keen to make a meaningful difference to children’s learning and confidence.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting learning in the classroom and working with small intervention groups, helping to reinforce key skills, remove barriers to learning, and ensure all pupils can access the curriculum and make strong progress. They will work closely with teachers to provide targeted support, encourage independence, and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment across the school.

Purpose and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate should expect to:

• Support pupils’ learning in the classroom and in small intervention groups, working closely with class teachers.

• Help to reinforce key literacy, numeracy, and learning skills, ensuring pupils can access the curriculum effectively.

• Foster pupils’ confidence, independence, and positive attitudes to learning.

• Provide targeted support to pupils of varying abilities, helping to secure progress and close gaps in understanding.

• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

• Assist with the preparation and delivery of learning resources and activities.

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to support assessment, progress tracking, and pupil wellbeing.

• Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school, supporting pupils’ pastoral and personal development.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of The Director of SEND, teaching staff and the wider leadership team to support pupils’ learning, progress, and wellbeing across the Prep School.

Duties will include:

• Supporting pupils’ learning in class and in small intervention groups, working closely with teachers to reinforce learning objectives.

• Assisting in the preparation and use of learning resources to support pupil progress and engagement.

• Helping to promote positive behaviour, maintaining good order, and supporting the safeguarding, welfare, and safety of pupils at all times.

• Supporting pupils’ understanding, confidence, and independence in their learning.

• Working collaboratively with teachers and other staff to ensure continuity of learning across lessons.

• Assisting with the supervision of pupils before, during, and after school as directed.

• Supporting the organisation and supervision of pupils on school trips and educational visits in line with school procedures.

• Contributing to a positive and well-organised learning environment, including classroom displays and resources.

• Participating in training, meetings, and professional development as required.

• Supporting the wider ethos of the school and contributing to its pastoral life.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Good general standard of education (GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics).

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.

Desirable:

• Relevant childcare or teaching assistant qualification Ie.g. Level 2/3 TA qualification or equivalent).

• First aid training or willingness to undertake training.

• Supervision duties.

• Stay informed about events, general school organisation and staff discussions by reading the minutes from whole school meetings and notices posted on electronic whole-school platforms.

• Have a good working knowledge of whole school policies and aims.

• Promote the ethos, good name and reputation of the school at all times.

• Any other reasonable request made by the Head.

Application Process:

Applications should be made in accordance with the School’s application and safer recruitment procedures, via the School’s website, selecting the relevant vacancy.

The selected vacancy link will take you to our online recruitment system and give you the opportunity to register and complete an application form. You will also have the opportunity to upload your latest CV.

The link to our vacancies is: https://www.edgeborough.co.uk/work-for-us/

The closing date for applications is 12.00pm 7 October 2026.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 15 and 16 October 2026.

Prospective applicants would be welcome to request an initial discussion about the role, by emailing jhendriksen@edgeborough.co.uk with their contact details.

All successful job applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Record check and to undergo child protection screening.

We are creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen and valued – for our pupils, for our staff. A culture that supports the enduring Edgeborough education provided to pupils in our global and multi-cultural environment.

Join us now to be a part of it.