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Learning Support Assistant Required at Holy Trinity C of E Junior School

Holy Trinity CE Junior School is a three form entry Church of England School. In June 2023 Ofsted said: ‘‘Leaders have created a caring school ethos which everyone at Holy Trinity values and understands. Acting with integrity, treating others with dignity and growing in confidence are at the heart of everything the school has to offer. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They said there were many things they liked about it, from seeing their friends and teachers to their enjoyable lessons where they learn new things. Pupils were especially keen to explain that teachers are very respectful, helpful and kind"

Learning Support Assistants work 1:1 (or sometimes with small groups, according to defined needs) to support children with Educational Health Care Plans to meet their targets. LSAs work within the direction of the class teacher to support children and must be flexible, creative, resilient and a team player. A knowledge of ASD or trauma would be of benefit, but training will be provided.

The successful candidates will have:

• Enthusiasm and a determination to make a difference to pupil progress and behaviour
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as using his/her own initiative
• Good English, Maths and IT skills
• High expectations of themselves and the children they work with including promoting independence where possible
• An ability to work with parents

As a member of our team, you will be actively involved in helping to create and promote inspirational learning opportunities for our children.

We can offer:

• Welcoming and hardworking colleagues
• A positive and friendly atmosphere for children to enjoy their learning
• Enthusiastic and well behaved pupils
• A commitment to your personal development

We reserve the right to interview candidates before the 18th August 2026.

Safeguarding Statement

‘Holy Trinity CofE Junior School is committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce; we are respectful of all individuals’ race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.’

Our school is committed to the safeguarding of children and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

As this role will involve contact with children we will take up at least two references before interview asking about your suitability to work with children. Any job offer will be conditional on you having a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Criminal Records Check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK and having satisfactory overseas criminal records checks if deemed necessary. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children