Learning Support Assistant - Chalfont St Peter Church of England Academy
Location: Chalfont St. Peter
Overview
We are currently recruiting for a LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT to work 3 to 5 days per week (to include a Friday), term time only. The role is Fixed Term until August 2026. The salary is from £24,234 per annum pro rata for hours worked (Bucks Pay Range 1B)
Term time only
Salary Type: Bucks pay
Salary details: £24,234
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31.08.26
Hours: 3 to 5 days per week (including a Friday)
Closing date: 18/09/2025 09:00
Interviews to be held: tbc
About us
Chalfont St Peter C of E Academy is a happy, vibrant, forward thinking and highly regarded Academy that is an integral part of our delightful village. Staff, pupils and governors are all proud to be a part of our three form entry junior school and together we work to provide a challenging, dynamic and inspirational learning environment for our pupils.
You can learn about some of the exciting things that we do at our school by visiting: www.cspacademy.org.uk or following @csa_head on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter!
About the role
This is an exciting chance to join our unique school, working as part of a fun, friendly and inspiring team. This role will involve supporting the specific learning needs of individual pupils under the direction of the class teacher and SENDCo to facilitate their access to the curriculum and maximise their independence.
About you
Being an effective communicator is critical due to the needs of the children and therefore excellent written and spoken English is essential. A knowledge and understanding of ASD and ADHD and its impact on students’ learning is preferable but not essential.
We are looking for enthusiastic people who:
- Have experience of working with young children in a school setting
- Possess strong communication skills
- Have a calm, positive and encouraging personality
- Is genuinely passionate about the wellbeing of children
- Can demonstrate excellent numeracy and literacy skills
What we can offer you:
- the opportunity to join our successful and highly regarded school
- delightful and happy children who love to learn and demonstrate exemplary behaviour
- a highly supportive and positive working environment with excellent facilities
- a caring, professional team of staff who place our pupils at the heart of everything they do
Other information
Anyone wishing to apply must complete the attached application form and return to Nicola Montaut, Office Manager at [email protected]
Closing date: Thursday 18th September 2025 at 09.00.
Please note the closing date may be brought forward without prior notice. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as early as possible.
You can learn about some of the things that we do at our school by visiting: www.cspacademy.org.uk or following @cspa_head on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter! If you would like an informal chat about the role with a member of the Senior Leadership Team, please call 01753 883982.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Online searches may be completed as part of due diligence checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
