Maternity Cover - Learning Support Assistant

Alderman’s Green Primary School

Salary: £26,016 FTE, £22,574 pro rata

Hours: 37 hours per week

Weeks: 39 weeks per year

Start Date: 04th January 2027 - 17th December 2027 (Approx date, end date might change)

Alderman’s Green Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school committed to providing a high-quality education for all pupils. We pride ourselves on being a supportive, forward-thinking school that works closely with families and the wider community to ensure every child is able to achieve their full potential.

We welcome children of all abilities and backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued and inspired to learn. Our broad and engaging curriculum, along with a range of enrichment opportunities, helps our children develop academically, socially and emotionally.

We are looking to extend our team with a Learning Support Assistantwho will bring enthusiasm, commitment and a genuine passion for supporting children in their learning.

We encourage candidates to highlight their individual interests and explain why they feel our school would be the right place for them to develop their career. Ideally, applicants will hold a Teaching Assistant qualification and/or have experience working with children with additional needs. Knowledge or experience of supporting children with SEMH needs, Autism, or Communication and Interaction difficulties would be advantageous.

However, we would also welcome applications from individuals with limited experience who are enthusiastic about working in a school environment and supporting children who require additional support. Full training and support will be provided.

Alderman’s Green Primary School is proud of its friendly, caring ethos and strong sense of community. Our pupils are wonderful to work with, and our staff team is supportive and collaborative. We would love to welcome a new colleague who shares our commitment to helping every child succeed.

If you would like to discuss the role further or arrange a visit to our school, please contact the Operations Manager, Fahmima Begum on [phone removed] or [email removed]

Alderman’s Green Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be required to provide relevant information for safeguarding checks. Online searches may also be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

This job description is current at the date shown but in consultation with the post holder may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time

Triumph Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. TLT is always happy to receive speculative applications from excellent teachers and support staff.

The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.