Learning Support Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	£26,428 pro rata ( NJC SCP5)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swindon, SN25 2SJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

About usAbbey Farm Educate Together is a new free school that opened to reception class and pre-school pupils in September 2022, in a brand-new building, delivered by the DfE Free School’s Team. The school will eventually serve 420 pupils, plus pre-school and will act as a community hub for residents of the new Abbey Farm development. We are part of an Academy Trust that also has schools in Bristol, Bath, Keynsham and Weston-Super-Mare. Abbey Farm Educate Together is looking for experienced LSA sto join our small, hardworking team in September delivering classroom learning support that includes group/1:1 interventions. We offer a positive and thriving environment, where teaching and learning comes first with a great team of staff and a commitment to continuing professional development. The purpose of the role within the classroom is to provide high quality learning support to individual and groups of children in order to meet a range of learning and behaviour needs.

 Do you actively support our Educate Together ethos and values? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to help shape our growing school? Do you consider yourself a flexible, creative and forward thinking?   Are you passionate about education and believe that it can be fun? Do you believe that you should be able to take risks and try new things within the classroom?  Are you flexible, keen to lend a hand and committed to being part of a growing team?  Our ethos at Educate Together Academy Trust is: Equity-based - Through being equitable in our work, all children and staff will have equal access to their rights and, regardless of background, all will be equally respected. Aspirational - All of our children have the right to a holistic world class education. All of our work aims to ensure that every child can make progress and achieve well in every aspect of their education Child – centred - Children are at the heart of every decision and activity. Their voices are actively sought and listened to. They play a lead role in shaping their education. Collaborative - Our schools aim to be central to the communities they serve. As such, we look for opportunities to give voice to and work in partnership with all stakeholders of the schools. We will offer you: A chance to work in an inclusive, vibrant, and supportive community A genuine commitment to staff well-being and development A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within the ETAT Schools Relevant CPD opportunities to support your development

We currently have 2 posts:

Post 1, which is initially in pre-school. Please note a level 3 qualification is required for this post.Post 2 which is initially to work in our reception class both on a 1-1 basis and across the classes.

Please indicate on your application form if you have a preference however please note that arrangements are reviewed annually and you may be required to work in different year groups in future years.

The hours are Monday to Friday 08:30-15.30 ( until 4.30pm on Wednesdays).The salary starts at NJC05 which is currently £26,428 pro rata. The actual salary for these hours is £20,925.

Closing date is 2nd November at 9amInterview will be held shortly afterwards.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and operate flexible and supportive working practices. We serve a diverse community and representation matters. We actively encourage applications from black and minority ethnic communities and other under-represented groups. For an informal discussion or to book to tour the school and meet the staff then please contact the school office.

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