Learning Support Assistant (LSA)- Experienced or Early Career


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Slough, SL2 1PH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work in our friendly and highly-effective school. Our LSA team are highly-skilled and we are looking for candidates who are ambitious and determined that Penn Wood children get the very best. The candidate will support children at Penn Wood and secure their access to the curriculum and teaching.

This is a fixed term role and the successful candidate could make an immediate start, subject to safeguarding process. The contract woud be renewed at the end of the Spring term.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, the LSA team and other professionals to help children—including those with additional needs—communicate effectively, access our high-quality curriculum, developing confidence and independence.

You will play a key role in creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment and will be skilled at supporting pupils in both independent learning and play, helping them to build relationships with their peers. You will be deeply-invested in our community and ambitious for all children, demonstrating how you ensure all children gain access to the educational experiences they deserve and helping to deliver our excellent curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative environment where your contribution is valued.

• A comprehensive programme of professional learning and bespoke coaching to ensure success in your role.

• A team of expert specialist teachers, a highly-effective LSA team and on-site IT support

• A well-resourced building and curriculum

Further details about the role

(requests for flexible working, broadly in line with these hours, will be considered at point of offer)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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