Learning Support Assistant

Thorne King Edward Primary School

King Edward Road

Thorne

Doncaster

DN8 4BY

Telephone: 01405 813522

Fax: 01405 740873

E-mail: admin@thornekingedward.co.uk

Website : www.kingedward.doncaster.sch.uk

Head teacher: Mr. M. J. Petch

Part Time - Temporary - Start Date: 1st January 2027 (or sooner if possible) until 31st August 2027

30 hours per week

Thorne King Edward Primary School are looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in our school. This role is initially for the remainder of this academic year; however, this could be extended depending on an annual review of funding.

The role would involve working with children in our Resource Base who have a primary area of need of Communication and Interaction. In addition to this, the successful candidate would also support children who have an Education Health Care Plan in mainstream classrooms for part of the day too.

You will have the chance to work with a positive, enthusiastic, energetic and dynamic team in a forward thinking and successful school.

If you would like to come and visit the school, please contact us to arrange a time.

King Edward Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record and enhanced DBS check.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Application forms and further details are available from the school on 01405 813522, to whom they should be returned. An application form can also be requested from Sally Walker, admin@thornekingedward.co.uk.

Confirmation of receipt will be sent for any forms e-mailed.

Closing Date: Thursday 12th November 2026 at 9.00am

Interviews: Monday 23rd November 2026