Learning Support Assistant

Job Introduction

About this Role

Hours:  BF 33.75 per week (8.15am-3.30pm, including an unpaid break of 30 minutes)

Actual Salary:  £20,246

This is a Fixed Role for a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant

Join Us in Making a Real Difference at Blackfield Primary and Nursery School 

We are a school where you’ll feel part of something truly special — a place where every child is known, valued, and supported.

At Blackfield Primary School and Nurser, our dedicated and skilled team of practitioners champion a culture of nurture, respect, and resilience, ensuring that all children are inspired to achieve the best possible outcomes.

 Why Choose Us?

We’re part of Inspire Learning Partnership, a forward-thinking, research-led Trust that puts people first. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job — you’re joining a community where your voice is heard, your development is invested in, and your well-being is genuinely prioritised.

What We Offer:
Staff well-being at the core of our culture, not just in policy but in practice
Be part of a Trust that’s small enough to know you, but big enough to invest in you
A tailored induction and clear, supportive, career development pathways
A research-led culture where innovation, curiosity and brave thinking are encouraged
️ Longer holidays than maintained schools, including a 2-week October half-term
Access to high quality professional development, collaborative networks and inspiring colleagues
Competitive salary
Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work scheme, Halfords & Tredz discount

You'll be a fantastic fit if you:

✨Are enthusiastic, innovative and keen to develop yourself as a professional
️ Are committed to safeguarding and supporting all pupils to thrive
Value collaboration and want to contribute to a wider professional community
Want to be the change in a child's life
️ Believe in building strong, collaborative, relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
 Appreciate the flexibility the role affords

Come and See for Yourself

We’d love to show you around and share what makes our school and Trust so special. If you’re curious or ready to apply, get in touch to arrange a visit:
   info.bps@ilpartnership.org

Early applications are strongly encouraged — we reserve the right to interview exceptional candidates before the closing date.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Inspire Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all roles in regulated activity. The specific safeguarding responsibilities of this role are outlined within Part One of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Further details concerning our safeguarding policies and procedures, including our statement on the Rehabilitation of Offenders, can be found on the Trust website.

As part of our due diligence and in line with the recommendation made in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust reserves the right to undertake online searches on shortlisted candidates. Further details about our searches can be found within our Recruitment Policy. 

Safeguarding Statement

Inspire Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Inspire Learning Partnership ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.