School requires: - Temporary Learning Support Assistant

Job Reference: 18062026LSAa

Temporary Learning Support Assistant qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 (please note, the school will consider Staff who are currently training on an NVQ Level 3, and appointment will be subject to successful accreditation).

From: 1^st September 2026 until 21^st July 2027

Temporary position - This position may be offered as a temporary extension to the position, subject to the future needs of the school.

Total – 31 hours per week

16 hours per week (Mornings ) & 15 hours per week (afternoon) Governors would consider 2 successful applicants covering the role as a reasonable adjustment.

Salary (G2-03 – G2-06) £24,413 - £24,796  31hrs pro rata based on 37 hours.

The applicant will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• Provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs & Disabilities (SEND)
• Lead the learning of individual children, small groups inside and outside the classroom
• Provide intimate care support.
• Support children with a nurturing, empathetic nature.
• Work with the class teacher to plan and deliver activities
• Support pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management
• Foster pupil independence and promote a child-centred focus
• Experience of complex and challenging behaviours
• Experience of profound and multiple learning difficulties.
• Experience of using sensory strategies.
• Input, analyse and reflect on assessment data
• Be flexible, and happy to join a motivated, supportive team and be dedicated and enthusiastic.
• Train for moving & handling and administration of medication
• Show initiative.
• Be willing to take on additional duties to aid the running of the school such as play duties.
• Show excellent communication skills and liaise with parents and professionals.
• Uphold safeguarding policies

School requires: - Temporary Learning Support Assistant

Job Reference: 18062026LSAb

Temporary Learning Support Assistant qualified to at least NVQ Level 3

From: 1^st September 2026 until 21^st July 2027

Temporary position - This position may be offered as a temporary extension to the position, subject to the future needs of the school.

Total – 27.65 hours per week

16 hours per week (Mornings ) & 11.65 hours per week (afternoon)

Salary (G2-03 – G2-06) £24,413 - £24,796  27.65hrs pro rata based on 37 hours.

The applicant will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

·                     Provide learning and care support for pupils with special educational needs & Disabilities (SEND)

·                     Support the learning of individual children, small and large groups inside and outside the classroom

·                     Support children with a nurturing, empathetic nature.

·                     Work with the class teacher to plan and deliver activities

·                     Support pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management

·                     Foster pupil independence and promote a child-centred focus

·                     Experience of complex and challenging behaviours

·                     Experience of profound and multiple learning difficulties.

·                     Experience of using sensory strategies.

·                     Input, analyse and reflect on assessment data

·                     Be flexible, and happy to join a motivated, supportive team and be dedicated and enthusiastic.

·                     Show initiative.

·                     Be willing to take on additional duties to aid the running of the school such as play duties.

·                     Show excellent communication skills and liaise with parents and professionals.

·                     Uphold safeguarding policies

Application forms are available below:

Applications should be duly completed, along with a supporting statement no more than 2 sides of A4 demonstrating their suitability for the role.

Please email Application forms to [email protected]

Closing date for applications: - Wednesday 10^th July 2026

Interviews scheduled for : - Wednesday 15^th July 2026 (am)

This job involves working in regulated activity and it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Cranwell Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by following the school safeguarding policies and staff code of conduct.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, a DBS check with children’s barred list and satisfactory references. 

An online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence.

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want our workforce to reflect the make-up of the community we serve. Therefore, we welcome all applications irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, belief, sexual orientation, age or disability.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Redeployment of Current permanent staff will be considered at shortlisting following the School’s Redeployment Policy.