Job Title: Learning Support Assistant

School: Wixams Tree Primary Academy

Location: Green Lane, Wixams, Bedfordshire. 10 minutes from Bedford town, 20 minutes outside Milton Keynes, 20 minutes from Luton, 20 minutes from Hitchin.

Salary: £26,534 - £26,625 (Actual £21,277 - £21,350)

 Contract: Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm (term-time only plus 5 INSET days).

Wixams Tree Primary Academy is a friendly, caring and lively community where children are enthusiastic learners, well-motivated and encouraged to think for themselves. We have an amazing and dedicated school team, with highly engaged parents and a fully supportive Governing Board. We are looking for individuals who share our passion and love of learning to join our team.

We are looking for a full time Learning Support Assistant from September 2026 (or earlier  start in June 2026 if possible) to work alongside our children, to support them in their learning.

Previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant role is desirable but not essential.

The successful applicant must:

• be passionate about providing a high quality and inclusive education for all children
• be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with pupils and staff
• be positive, enthusiastic, committed and self-motivated
• be able to work effectively as part of a team, accept challenges and motivate others 
• be flexible, resilience, adaptability and commitment to working as part of a team
• be able to enthuse and inspiring a love of learning for all
• possess a good standard of English and maths (GCSE grade C or above)
• have strong time management skills

What we can offer you:

• a high level of support and commitment from our friendly and hardworking staff
• a staff that is committed to the children and their development
• children who are eager to learn in our creative and challenging atmosphere
• a vibrant and supportive parent body and community
• a commitment to personalised professional development
• a highly supportive Board of Governors

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer. Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, satisfactory references and medical check.

 Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone the school office on 01234 608960.