Learning Support Assistant Level 1

This role is for 30 hours per week

Actual starting salary of £17,306

The successful applicant should be:

Enthusiastic about Primary education

Passionate about developing the whole child Flexible, motivated and energetic

Keen to work as part of a team

Eager to participate in professional development opportunities and keen to learn Dedicated to meeting the personal needs of a child

Committed to upholding al safeguarding polices

Willing to train in first aid

Have previous SEND experience

We can offer:

A friendly, positive and dynamic staff team

Professional development opportunities and regular training from our Senior Leaders

Positive and hardworking children

A school with a passion for delivering the highest educational standard

An exciting, engaging curriculum enjoyed by both the children and adults who deliver it

Preston Hedges Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure and Barring clearance and any other necessary safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2026 all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks.

Our Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be viewed using the following link:

https://prestonhedgestrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Safeguarding-Child-Protection-Policy-2026.pdf

Please also be advised we will take up references prior to interview and that one referee must be your last employer. The school provides equal opportunities to all. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity.

We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.