Working pattern
Term time only and Inset days (39 weeks). This is a fixed‑term position commencing September 2026 and ending July 2028, supporting a student throughout Years 10 and 11.
Hours
27 hours per week, 8:30am to 3:00pm.
Actual starting salary (pro rata)
£16,083, paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.
Role
We are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant – Specific Learning Difficulty to join our friendly and enthusiastic team; to provide 1:1 support in the classroom for a specific student across all subject areas.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 support to a specific student in the classroom across all subject areas.
- Assist with literacy and social communication support, or undertake training in these areas as required.
- Support the student’s learning and development throughout Years 10 and 11.
Qualifications
- Experience of working within a school environment or with young people.
- Experience of providing literacy and social communication support is desirable.
- Willingness to undertake training in these areas.
Benefits
- Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
- Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 22.7%.
- Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
- Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some “Time for You” to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
- Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self‑funded).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
- Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle‑to‑work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
- Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.
Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. The role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Key dates
- Closing date: 31st May 2026
- Interview date: To be arranged
- Proposed start date: 1 September 2026
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