Learning Support Assistant

The Perse Pelican School is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant on a temporary basis, from February 2025 to July 2026. The post offers an exciting opportunity for an applicant to provide 1:1 learning support primarily to a specific child, whilst also working with small groups as required. Initially, the successful candidate will work at the Pelican and from September 2025 they will work at the Prep. They will work alongside the Head of Learning Support, the Class Teacher and Teaching Assistants, assisting within the classroom to create a positive and enabling environment that supports all children with additional learning needs.

The successful candidate will need to have a very flexible approach and the confidence to prepare, deliver and adapt learning to meet the children’s academic and pastoral needs where necessary. The Learning Support Assistant may undertake a range of playground and lunch duties, and there may also be the opportunity to support in various out of hours school activities (our Larks and Owls wraparound care). 

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18, who attend our Pelican, Prep or Upper.  

Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful. 

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/

Closing date: Monday 6th January at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.