Learning Support Assistant - Turnfurlong Junior School
Location: Aylesbury
Overview
Do you want to make a real difference in children’s education?
At Turnfurlong Junior School, we provide a creative, happy and safe environment where children are inspired to achieve success and become confident, independent learners. We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and motivated Learning Support Assistants to join our friendly, supportive team.
Whether you are new to working in schools or already experienced, we would love to hear from you. We offer in-house training, professional development, and excellent opportunities for growth — ideal for those considering teacher training in the future.
Term time only
Salary type: Bucks Pay
Salary Details: Actual Salary £16,764 - £19,400
Contract type: Fixed Term
Hours: Full-time
Closing date: 07/11/2025
Interviews to be held: 20th November
About us
At Turnfurlong Junior School we strive to provide a creative, happy and safe environment in which all children are inspired to achieve success and become confident, independent and reflective life-long learners.
Our aim is to provide an environment where all children and staff feel happy and confident and are challenged to make the most of their abilities.
For more information about the school please visit our website www.tjs.org.uk
About the role
What you’ll do:
Support class teachers and year groups in delivering high-quality learning.
Help implement literacy and numeracy strategies.
Monitor and support pupils’ progress.
Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
About you
Ideally hold a Level 1 or higher qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent).
Achieved Grade 9–4 (A–C)* in English and Maths.
Have a positive, proactive, and caring attitude with strong communication skills.
Two roles are available: Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Support Assistant.
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below. You can find application forms here https://www.tjs.org.uk/about-us/vacancies
Tel No: 01296 489264
Email: [email protected]
At Turnfurlong Junior School we believe that a policy on child protection is founded on the right of all children to be safe and feel safe, and that it is the fundamental obligation on all schools to robustly secure this right. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We are an equal opportunities employer. All staff appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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.
