Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Join Our Supportive and Friendly Primary School Team!

Are you passionate about helping children succeed? Do you want to make a real difference in the classroom? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our vibrant primary school community.

Our school vision is 'Strong and Courageous' and you will have an important role to play in this, by supporting and encouraging our pupils to achieve their potential. If you're ready to start a fulfilling career in education, we'd love to hear from you!

Date Required: ASAP

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: From 1 April 2026 £17314 - £19271 per annum ((Annual Full Time Equivalent £25823 - 28742) dependent on qualifications and experience.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time

Closing date: 11/12/2026

Interviews to be held: To be confirmed.

About us

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive school community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• The chance to make a real impact on young learners' lives
• A rewarding role in a positive and nurturing environment

We offer opportunities for career progression in teaching. With a strong link to 'Chepping View Primary school SCITT' we are dedicated to training the next generation of teachers!

About the role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support children's learning, helping to create an inclusive and engaging environment where all pupils can thrive. Your role may involve working with small groups, providing one-to-one support, and assisting with classroom activities to ensure every child reaches their full potential.

Please see attached Job description for further information.

About you

What We're Looking For:

• A caring, patient, and positive approach to supporting children's learning

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team

• A willingness to learn and adapt to meet the needs of all pupils

• Previous experience is welcome but not essential – we value enthusiasm and a genuine desire to support children's education.

Please see attached Person specification for further information.

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact Ruth Moorhouse in the school office.

We strongly recommend early applications as we may withdraw this advert if the position is successfully filled.

High Wycombe C of E School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosure and references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.

Salary

See advert for detail

Reference number

BUC15574

Contract type

Permanent

Working hours

Part Time

Level of DBS check required

Enhanced with Barred List

Date posted

23 Sep 2026, 11 p.m.

Application deadline

11 Dec 2026