Learning Support Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	Grade 5 Point 7
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ibstock, LE67 6NL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

St Denys C of E Infant School is seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and caring Learning Support Assistant to join our successful and happy team.

We are looking for someone who:• Is passionate about helping every child succeed, particularly our most vulnerable learners.• Understands the importance of developing children's language and communication skills every day.• Can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.• Has a positive, flexible and proactive approach to school life.• Brings warmth, energy and a good sense of humour to the team.• Can work in a team, follow direction and use their own initiative• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing.• Will contribute positively to our Christian values and ethos.The successful candidate will support teaching and learning across the school, working with individuals, groups and whole classes as required. As part of our team, you will work flexibly across year groups and may support children both in our mainstream classes and in Willow Class, our SEND Resource Base.What we can offer youSt Denys is a unique place to work. As one of only six infant schools in Leicestershire, we provide a specialist teaching and learning environment focused entirely on giving young children the best possible start to their education.We are proud to be a ‘Good’ school, recognised by Ofsted in 2025 as a place where pupils "flourish in this happy and welcoming school."Our staff team combines experience and fresh perspectives. Alongside a highly experienced team, we have recently welcomed four new teaching staff, including our Executive Headteacher, who also leads the adjoining junior school. Together, we are ambitious for our children and committed to continual improvement.We offer:• Happy, enthusiastic children who love learning.• A caring, supportive and dedicated staff team.• A calm, nurturing and purposeful learning environment.• A continuous provision, play based model from EYFS to the end of Year 2.• High-quality professional development opportunities.• Supportive governors, parents and wider partnerships.• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day.If you are committed to helping children develop the confidence, language and skills they need to thrive, and want to be part of a supportive and ambitious school community, we would love to hear from you.Please note if we have a high number of qaulity applications, we may terminate this advert early. Please also note that the neighbouring Junior School is recruiting at the same time. We strongly recommend candidates applying for this role also apply to the Junior School. We work very closely together and share the same values. A separate application will be needed but we understand that most of the inapplication will remain the same.All applications must be received by midday on 9th October.

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