At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with diverse learning needs and help them thrive academically and socially.
- Company: Join a passionate team at St Lawrence School, dedicated to empowering young people.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive coaching culture.
- Other info: Dynamic environment focused on personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career in education.
- Qualifications: NVQ level 3 or equivalent and experience with special educational needs preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Due to staff progression, we are looking to add to our fantastic team with an enthusiastic, motivated and creative practitioner, initially at St Lawrence School, employed across the Trust. As multi-disciplinary practitioners, we hold high expectations and a community-wide commitment to supporting the development of our young people, with a wide range of learning difficulties, ranging from moderate to severe/profound and complex, including SEMH and ASD.
Within the role, you will work as part of the team in meeting students at their point of need. Experience of working within a restorative culture and utilising strategies in supporting students with profound and complex, sensory, social and emotional needs and Autism is an advantage. The applicant should have energy for supporting positive behaviour, communication and complex needs and have a relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
The purpose of this role is to work with students in enabling progress, in accordance with their EHCP where appropriate and/or groups of students, as directed by the teacher. To provide required support academically, emotionally, socially, across a range of student-centred activities to promote development and learning.
This is a great opportunity to further your career within an environment based on a coaching culture and a commitment to staff personal and professional learning and development.
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 27th November 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 7th December 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Applicants may be subject to a social media presence check.
Learning Support Assistant in Horncastle employer: St Lawrence School
At INSPIRE Connected Communities Trust, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values the contributions of our Midday Supervisory Assistants. Located in Horncastle, our supportive work culture fosters professional growth and development, ensuring that you receive the training needed to thrive in your role. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils while enjoying a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.
