Working at Alma
A chance to be part of our extraordinary school
Alma Primary is a one-form entry Primary school in Whetstone, within the London Borough of Barnet. Alma is an inclusive school committed to the highest standards of education and serves the breadth of the Jewish community, as well as welcoming families of other religions and none. We have an innovative approach to learning, with a curriculum focused on imagination, philosophy and learning in depth.
1-1 LSA (part-time, fixed term)
Alma Primary is seeking to appoint a highly skilled, calm and consistent Learning Support Assistant to provide part time support for a child in our Reception class with a particular focus on speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and social communication/autism profile.
The position will be mornings from 0830 to 12:30, Mon, Weds-Fri and 0800 to 12:30 on Tues. Start date is March 2026.
This is a rewarding role for an individual who is nurturing, emotionally resilient and child-centred, with the ability to deliver structured, targeted interventions while maintaining a responsive and supportive approach. Please see our recruitment pack for more information.
Apply by: Thursday 12th February 2026
Job starts: February/March 2026
Contract type: Fixed term, part-time role,
Hours: 20.5 hrs p.w. 0830 to 12:30 Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and 0800 to 12:30 Tuesdays. Term time including INSET days
Salary: Alma admin scale L6-10. Actual salary £15,664 to £16,107 (£27,510 to £28,288 FTE)
If you would like an informal conversation with our Headteacher about this role, please e-mail office@almaprimary.org or call 020 8343 9988.
Alma Primary is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. All candidates will be required to provide evidence of the right to work in the UK. Alma Primary will request identification documents from each candidate.
Alma Primary is an equal-opportunity employer.