Permanent Learning Support Assistant (Part Time)
3AS point 6-9 (£19,280 – £20,219 pa actual salary)
31 hours 15 minutes per week term time (8:40am–3:25pm)
Term time only + 5 training days; start date: September 2026
Are you passionate about supporting pupils and helping them to achieve outcomes that can change their life chances? Do you like to work in a supportive and structured environment?
Overview
Grange Academy is a community special academy for pupils aged 7‑16 with a wide range of ability levels and additional learning needs, including moderate learning difficulties and autism. The school is part of the Multi‑Academy Trust of special schools, BILTT. Due to the expansion of our school, we are looking to appoint a highly motivated person who can support students in learning and personal development.
Qualifications
- Passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children
- Experience delivering structured activities without supervision
- Knowledge of autism, behaviour and SEND needs, or willingness to learn and develop a range of skills and strategies
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team to improve pupil confidence, attitudes and resilience
- Capability to build effective relationships with pupils, staff, families and other professionals
- Strong sense of humour and flexible, reliable, resilient, and positive attitude
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills and good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a dedicated team
- Effective organisational skills and a positive outlook
Benefits
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions
- A friendly, supportive working environment
- Development opportunities within a growing trust
- Employee Assistance Programme
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, social media checks, health clearance, and a 6‑month probationary period. It is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
BILTT is committed to safeguarding, Prevent, the welfare of pupils and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers; irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, belief, sex or sexual orientation, and expects staff to share that commitment.
