Learning Support Staff - Carrington Infant School
Location: High Wycombe
Overview
At Carrington Infant School, we believe that the earliest years of education shape a lifetime of curiosity, confidence and joy in learning.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and nurturing individual who is passionate about making a real difference to young children every day. If you are inspired by the opportunity to be part of a caring, collaborative team where creativity is valued and every child is supported to thrive, we would love you to read on and discover what makes our school such a special place to work.
Term time only: Yes
Start date: September 2026
Salary type: Bucks Pay
Salary Details: Range 1 or 2 depending on experience
Contract type: Fixed Term
Hours: Part-time
Closing date: 17/07/2026
Interviews to be held: On receipt of successful applications
About us
Carrington Infant School is a warm, welcoming, and ambitious school community where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to flourish. We pride ourselves on our nurturing ethos, strong teamwork, and commitment to high-quality early education that sparks a lifelong love of learning. Staff benefit from a supportive leadership team, excellent professional development opportunities, and a positive working environment. Whether you are at the start of your career or looking for your next step, Carrington Infants offers a rewarding place to grow and make a genuine difference.
To find out more about our vibrant school community, visit our website: https://www.carrington-inf.bucks.sch.uk/
About the role
The Learning Support Staff role at Carrington Infant School is a varied and rewarding position focused on supporting pupils' learning, wellbeing, and inclusion within a nurturing school environment. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality support by assisting with the planning and implementation of adapted learning activities and interventions. You will help pupils access a broad and balanced curriculum, encouraging their participation in both classroom and wider school activities.
The role involves observing and monitoring pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers, and maintaining accurate records using school systems.
You will contribute to a positive school culture by modelling the school's seven professional behaviours: being professional, respectful, collaborative, proactive, committed, responsible, and ambitious. Strong teamwork is essential, as you will work closely with teachers, colleagues, parents, and external professionals to ensure pupils receive the right support. You will also supervise children during various parts of the school day, including in lessons, at playtimes, lunchtimes, during assemblies, and on educational visits.
The role may include supporting pupils with personal care, including hygiene, changing, and first aid needs, ensuring their safety and dignity at all times. You will also take responsibility for safeguarding by reporting any concerns and attending required training. A commitment to ongoing professional development is expected, with opportunities to build skills and knowledge through training and appraisal. Overall, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in children's early education within a supportive and collaborative team.
Please see attached Job description for further information.
About you
• GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths
• Childcare qualification equivalent of a minimum level 2
• Experience of working with children in a school or childcare setting
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.
Tel No: 01628 523356
Email: [email protected]
Carrington Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation.
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.
