Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Term time: 30.83 hours / 38 weeks per year (incl. INSET Days)

Hours: 8.15am - 3.25pm

Salary: NJC Scale 2 Points 3-4 (£28,617-£29,025 FTE); Actual salary: £20,480 per annum depending on experience

Role Overview

You will support an individual child or various students with special educational needs and disabilities across the curriculum. Working with class teachers, the SEND team and medical support staff, you will assist students with their education and, where appropriate, support access to the curriculum for those who are physically or otherwise prevented from doing so themselves.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist students with SEND in learning and participation across subjects.
• Collaborate with teachers to adapt lessons and resources.
• Support students to develop independent learning skills.
• Assist with behaviour management and create a positive learning environment.
• Provide on‑site training and support focused on identified student needs.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience and/or any relevant qualifications are desirable, but first and foremost we want to appoint those with a commitment to working with children and young people.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Highly motivated learning environment.
• Very good standards of student behaviour.
• Innovative approaches to Teacher Professional Development.
• Opportunities to work and grow within our trust and beyond the school.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Employee Assistance Programme and flu vaccination.

Equality and Safeguarding

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds as they are currently under‑represented on our staff body. We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our students’ learning. The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints and role models this brings is valued in our Trust.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.