Learning Support Assistant – Level 2
We’re seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant with experience of providing classroom support, to assist with the learning and personal development of all our children. Under the direction of the teacher, you will work to establish positive relationships, empathising with the needs of our children.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a Support Assistant who can inspire and who have:
- Learning Assistant Level 2 qualification or equivalent.
- Motivation to work with children and young people.
- The ability to empathise with the needs of children, establishing positive relationships.
This post is 32.5 hours per week, permanent and term time only plus 5 training days.
About Us
We are one of eight primary and secondary schools within the NEAT Academy Trust family of schools. Our school’s motto is ‘Together we make a difference’. We are a research school dedicated to school improvement, providing a happy, safe and engaging environment for children and staff alike.
Benefits
- Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across our trust.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Ireland’s leading wellbeing provider.
- National living wage, meaning everyone at NEAT Academy Trust receives a minimum hourly wage of £12.60 per hour.
- Cycle to work scheme offering savings on a range of bikes and safety equipment via salary sacrifice.
- Access to free eye tests for DSE users.
- Opportunities for flexible working. Discounts for large national retailers and local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, insurance and more.
- Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pensions Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
- Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government, etc.
- Family friendly schemes such as maternity, paternity, shared parental and emergency dependent leave.
Interested?
If you would like to join us and feel you could thrive here, please read the supporting documents – Learning Support Assistant L2 Job Description and Learning Support Assistant L2 Person Specification – and complete an application form by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than midnight on Sunday 31st May 2026.
Legal Statement
NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre‑employment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.
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