Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Sherard Primary School

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Are you looking for a rewarding role that will allow you to make a difference by helping to give young people a positive start in life?

Then come and work for us at Mowbray Education Trust as a Learning Support Assistant at Sherard Primary school on a Permanent basis to work Full-time.

With a remuneration package including:

A salary of £18,938.07 - £19,238.03 (FTE £25,191 - £25,590)

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

The hours that are available to work are 32.5 hours per week 5 days a week, 8:30am - 3:30pm term time only plus 3 INSET days (39 weeks).

Children are at the heart of all decisions made

Love of learning for pupils and staff

We develop the whole child

We embrace and celebrate differences

We value collaboration in all forms

This role may be suitable for a graduate looking to gain relevant and practical experience within the classroom with a view to undertake teacher training or to gain specialist training and knowledge in a field that you are passionate about.

The successful candidate will need to be an organised and creative person with good IT skills and a commitment to transforming the life choices of young people. You will also need to be confident in the use of IT and be able to assist in preparing materials for lessons.

About the Mowbray Education Trust

The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education. Based in Leicestershire and reaching far beyond, our settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.

Mowbray Education Trust Vision and Values

Children First: educating today, inspiring tomorrow.

We are an inclusive community where every child thrives, every voice matters, and together we shape a kind, ambitious, and resilient future.

Our values:

Inclusivity

- We are an inclusive and inspiring community where every child thrives, ambitions are nurtured, and resilience is celebrated.

Aspiration

- Educating today, empowering tomorrow - a community where every voice matters and every child reaches their full potential.

Collaboration

- Together, we build a kind, ambitious, and resilient community where every learner is valued and supported.

Our Trust Employee Benefits

High quality continuous professional development throughout the year

Career progression opportunities within the Trust

Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay

Access to the generous Teacher Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free eye care tests

On-site parking (JFC/IVES/BRW/SRD/GRV)

Employee wellbeing schemes

Accessible central services including HR, finance and IT

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 28th June 2026

Interview date: Thursday 2

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Start date: 24th August 2026

Mowbray Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts early if sufficient applications are received.

All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks; including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check - this includes a 6-month probationary period.