Learning Support Assistant at Great Horwood Church of England School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2025/GHCES/56807

Location

School End, Great Horwood, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0RG

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£25,625.00 - £27,770.00 Annually (FTE)
Please note that the salary range is the full-time equivalent. The actual salary will be dependent on the experience of the candidate and the pro-rata hours worked. (£18,123.68-£20,172.13)

Closing Date

11:59pm, 27th Feb 2026

Start Date

January 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

To be agreed by both parties.

Interview Date(s) To be agreed by both parties.

About this Role

Overview:

Would you like to work in a small village friendly and nurturing school that offers a range of opportunities?

Do you have the drive and determination to inspire our children to be the best that they can be?

If so, we need you at Great Horwood Church of England School.

We are looking to appoint a full-time classroom teaching assistant to work across all year groups, although mainly in our year 1 and 2 class this academic year. You will have the desire to promote a love of learning and curiosity with children. You will be part of an amazing team, who are determined that every child will succeed.

This post is open to both experienced teaching assistants and those with less experience.

About Us

We are a small rural primary school with fantastic children spread across 4 mixed age classes including a Nursery. We have a large forest school area to enrich outdoor learning and follow a natural curiosity approach across the school.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a forward thinking, village school where our children are inspired to learn and grow together within a Christian Community. We are part of the Oxford Diocese Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST) and as such can offer high quality training, focused support and clear career development opportunities.

Our website is https://www.greathorwood.bucks.sch.uk/

About the role

We are looking for a Classroom Learning Support Assistant to join our wonderful team and to support the learning of all pupils including those with additional SEND needs. This will require excellent communication skills and the ability to be flexible when needed. The role will be varied across the school and will include:

supporting the class teacher with general LSA duties,

supporting teaching and learning through group and split teaching

supporting 1:1 SEND pupils with their learning and medical needs

supporting other SEND pupils with interventions

other duties according to personal skills ie music, computing, first aid, social media, or nurture

lunch and break time supervision

We can offer you:

The opportunity to be part of our happy, successful and ambitious school.

The opportunity to work across all age groups (age 2-11) and cover classes.

Enthusiastic, motivated and well-behaved children who are keen to learn.

Excellent opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

A brilliant staff team and governors who are enthusiastic and supportive.

A happy, nurturing Christian school community.

Additional hours within our Nursery & Pre-School wrap-around care provision

About you

Are you a practitioner who:

Is an excellent role model for children in everything you do?

Is able to communicate effectively with others?

Is committed to an inclusive education and raising standards?

Enjoys working within a team?

Is adaptable to changing needs and shows initiative?

Has a desire to be involved in school improvement?

Has high expectations of the children they support?

Other Information

Applications are made via My New Term,

Please contact the school office for any queries on office@ghw.odbst.org

The position includes a 6-month probationary period

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please telephone or email the school for more details and to arrange a visit.

Administrative Assistant: Caroline Whatley

Closing date: Friday 27th February 2026 Applications will be considered on receipt.

The school reserves the right to make appointments before the closing date.

Interviews: At a mutually agreed date with the candidate.

Great Horwood CE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check, medical questionnaire and qualifications check will be required for the successful candidate.