Learning Support Assistants — Secondary Phase
32.5 or 37 hours per week available, term time only (39 weeks includes five days training). Start date: 20th August 2026.
We are recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work with pupils at Dorothy Goodman within our Secondary and Primary phase. This role suits candidates seeking experience before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology or speech and language therapy.
Salary (Grade 5) – £25,191 to £25,590 per annum. Actual starting pay: £18,938.07 for 32.5 hours and £21,560.27 for 37 hours.
What we need from you
- Positivity
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Flexibility
- Resilience
- Ability to build positive relationships with a range of pupils
What we can offer successful candidates
- Comprehensive induction training that develops skills, knowledge and understanding of a broad range of SEND
- An understanding of:
- The importance of aspiration for all pupils in education
- Advocacy and how to ‘listen to and hear’ young people
- Teaching and learning strategies that support academic achievement
- Cognition and Learning & Communication and Interaction and strategies to support pupils working at a range of levels
- Support from:
- Specialised Engagement teams to develop skills to support pupils
- External professionals to develop an understanding of learning and meeting the needs of pupils (working with Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Therapeutic services)
- Committed teams of staff at all levels across the school who understand the needs of pupils
At our school, individual differences are recognised and respected, and we ensure pupils have every opportunity to succeed academically and socially. We also support young people with significant challenging behaviour and severe medical needs, requiring a problem‑solving approach. Our practice evolves to meet the needs of the school community.
Nurture and respect leading to independence are at the heart of our work and your commitment to our values and ethos as a school is crucial.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will undergo an Enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
OTP is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and providing opportunities for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust that strives to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.
Open Thinking Partnership shares a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, underpinned by robust processes and procedures to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture that embraces safeguarding.
Closing date: 7th August (at Midday)
Interview dates – to be confirmed. Induction Training dates – to be confirmed.
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