At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children in their learning journey and help them thrive in a classroom environment.
- Company: The Grove Primary School, part of the Mowbray Education Trust, dedicated to first-class education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, public-sector pension, generous holiday entitlement, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and explore various career paths within our Academy Trust.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience in education.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English, and good interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 25191 - 25191 £ per year.
Do you have a passion for education and supporting children to be the best version of themselves? Are you a team player who has skills to share with the next generation? Can you be creative and show initiative?
We are seeking to recruit a Maternity Cover Learning Support Assistant at The Grove Primary School, based in the beautiful market town of Melton Mowbray. The working hours will be 32.5 hours per week (Monday- Friday), (8:30am - 3:30pm), term time only plus the 5 inset days (39 weeks) on a fixed-term basis to end 31st December 2026. Key Stage placements will be discussed and decided after interview.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated learning support assistant who will work as an assistant in the classroom under the guidance of the class teacher. We are looking for someone who is reflective, adaptable and skilled and can motivate and encourage children as required. You might want to consider this as a steppingstone into teaching and apply to train within our Academy Trust or you might want to develop your role across our schools in the future. There are many options available if you wish to have career development!
You will be required to provide support for teaching and learning activities. This may include providing general support for whole class learning activities or supporting individuals or small groups of pupils to reinforce new skills or knowledge. Experience of working with children with SEN and knowledge of Child Protection and Health and Safety policies are essential.
It would be desirable that you have an NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent or some experience of working with children. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English are essential, or currently working towards. Along with good interpersonal skills, you will be emphatic with children and young people, and be able to work effectively as part of a whole school staff team.
About The Grove Primary School: The Grove is a wonderful school that puts its children and community first. We take huge pride in our high ambitions as we ensure all children in our care receive the best education whilst learning about themselves and having fun along the way. We “Explore the World Through Words” as we immerse ourselves in our innovative knowledge curriculum which offers many opportunities for BRAVE cross-curricular learning. Our children make us proud every day as they demonstrate our school values which underpin all we do.
About the Mowbray Education Trust: The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education. Based in Leicestershire, settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society. Our vision is to deliver first-class teaching and learning with integrity. This means that every young person attending our schools, regardless of background or ability, receives a first-class education.
Further information: The remuneration package includes a competitive salary, contributory public-sector pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement: Actual Salary, LCC07- £18,936.62 per annum (FTE £25,191 per annum). Local Government Pension Scheme membership. 5.7 weeks paid holiday entitlement rising to 6.44 weeks after 5 years’ continuous service. Application deadline - Midnight, 04th September 2026. Interviews - 09th September 2026. Start date - ASAP. Mowbray Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts early if sufficient applications are received. All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.
LSA- Fixed Term employer: The Grove Primary School
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