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Learning Support Assistant
- Location
- Harpur Hill Primary School and Nursery, Buxton
- Reference
- JOB/25/02963
- Salary details
- Grade 5 Actual Salary £8,451.72 - £8,585.28 per annum (£25,185 - £25,583 FTE)
- Job term
- Part Time
- Appointment type
- Permanent
- Hours
- 14 hours and 30 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year (Monday to Thursday 9am to 12noon and Tuesday 1pm to 3.30pm)
- Closing Date
- 08 October 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated Learning Support Assistant, who is committed to providing high quality learning and care in our school. You will need to work effectively as part of a team, taking guidance and support from experienced school staff and where necessary, work in partnership with a range of external supporting agencies.
The successful candidate must:
- have experience working with children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- be passionate about and love working with children
- be hard working and enthusiastic
- be flexible, caring and kind
- be committed to high expectations for all children
We can offer:
-friendly and enthusiastic children
-a warm, caring atmosphere
-opportunities for professional development
-happy and supportive staff
-the opportunity to work more or less hours per week
We are a large, happy and vibrant primary school with our own nursery on site, located in Harpur Hill, near Buxton, Derbyshire. Our families are supportive and we have strong links with the wider community.
Enquiries are welcomed by telephoning the school office on 01298 23261.
Please see our website to find out more details about our school:- www.harpurhill.derbyshire.sch.uk.
Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 13 October 2025
Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.