Learning Support Assistant - Robertswood School

Overview

Robertswood School is looking to employ a Learning Support Assistant who is an inspirational, friendly and driven individual, who can support our children in achieving their goals. Our successful applicant will be enthusiastic, innovative and have the necessary knowledge and skills for delivering inclusive, high quality learning.

Start Date: 3rd September 2026

Term time only: Yes

Start Date: 3rd September 2026

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: Range 1.6-1.10 £12.87-£13.38 dependent upon experience

Contract type: Fixed Term

Hours: Full-time/Part-time, Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30 (we are willing to be flexible in the hours and timings for this role)

Closing date: 03/07/2026

Interviews to be held: Applications will be reviewed on receipt and interviews will be held on a rolling basis

About us

Robertswood School is a welcoming school set within the leafy village of Chalfont St Peter. We are a two-form entry school, educating children from Reception through to Year 6. We are delighted to also have the benefit of a Nursery for over 3 year olds. We currently have around 400 children on roll.

At Robertswood School we are committed to providing an outstanding education within a secure and happy environment, where each child is valued and equipped with the necessary skills, enabling them to become confident and caring individuals in this ever changing, increasingly technological and globalised world.
All children will be provided with opportunities to develop confidence, creativity and self esteem, regardless of needs, background or religion. Opportunities will be focused on the acquisition of skills as the foundations for a successful and fulfilling life. We will celebrate every child's achievement and will work in close partnership with the parents and the wider community, providing vital communication.

Website: www.robertswoodschool.co.uk

About the role

The Learning Support Assistant role will involve supporting all children with their learning, under direction and guidance of class teachers. To help monitor and assess children's learning and support in targets for improvement.

• Support Robertswood Teaching Staff team in delivering high-quality learning experiences
• Assist with child development activities tailored to individual needs
• Help create a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff as part of a dedicated team
• Support pupils' social, emotional and educational development
• Continue to maintain the high standards of behaviour and engagement throughout the school
• The post may also involve supporting an individual pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan.

Please see attached Job description for further information. 

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Ideally has experience of working with children and working in a busy environment
• Is passionate about children's learning and in every child achieving their full potential
• Has strong communication skills
• Is caring and has lots of enthusiasm and patience
• Is flexible and willing to collaborate as part of a supportive team
• Minimum requirement of GCSE English and Maths qualification (Grade 4 or above – or equivalent)

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.

CV's are not accepted.

Tel No: 01753 888327

Email: [email protected]

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Robertswood School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Robertswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are also committed in promoting community cohesion, healthy school and young enterprise.

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.