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Learning Support Assistant

Wootton Primary School · Bedford · Bedford

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - September 2026 Start

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: From 30 hours per week depending on year group

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Salary: L2 point 4 £13.05 per hour.

Closing date: Friday 3rd July 12.00pm

Wootton Primary School is a caring, forward looking school where each child is challenged, nurtured and inspired to reach their full potential.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work with our children, some of whom have Special Educational Needs. Ideally applicants will have experience of working in a primary school setting and will have experience of running interventions, speech and language support.

We are able to offer beautifully behaved and motivated children, an excellent working environment and a supportive and friendly staff. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

  • A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
  • Exceptional CPD and development/promotional opportunities
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Employee of the month scheme
  • Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is 12:00pm on 3rd July 2026

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs

Visit our website: https://www.woottonprimary.co.uk/

Follow us on Twitter: @WoottonPrimary1

We thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Francessca Reeve via hr@woottonprimary.co.uk.

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About this school

Wootton Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
626
Avg teacher salary
£48,126
Pupil:teacher ratio
24:1
Academy trust
CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Bedford, Bedford, MK43 9JT

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Salary
£15,268.00 - £15,904.00 Annually (Actual) Level 2 point 4
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
18 May 2026
Closing date
3 July 2026

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