Learning Support Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
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Robins Way School
- Amesbury
- Permanent
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum
Hours:
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
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Job Title:
Learning Support Assistant
Location:
Robins Way School, Near Amesbury, SP4 8J
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday |8.00am and 4.30pm
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:
Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
Be the person who helps a young person believe in what they can achieve.
Do you want a career where every day has purpose and you can genuinely change lives? At Robins Way School, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team and help young people overcome barriers, build confidence and discover their potential.
This is so much more than a support role. You’ll become a trusted mentor, positive role model and champion for pupils who need someone to believe in them, encourage them and celebrate every step forward.
Working closely with pupils who need personalised support, you’ll provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to help them access learning, develop communication skills, build resilience and grow in independence. Most importantly, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing environment where every pupil feels valued, understood and able to succeed.
Our pupils may present with:
- Speech and sound disorders
- Delayed understanding of language
- Safeguard and promote the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all pupils
- Provide consistent 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning needs
- Work in line with professional standards, statutory requirements and school policies
- Support the day-to-day organisation and smooth running of the classroom
- Take responsibility for agreed areas of work, reviewed annually through performance management
- Contribute positively to the school’s continued development and improvement journey
- Build positive, professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
- Undertake additional responsibilities as required
- Compassionate, patient and positive
- Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
- Resilient and calm when faced with challenges
- A strong communicator who builds positive relationships easily
- A team player who enjoys working collaboratively
- Flexible, proactive and eager to learn
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
- Motivated to make a real difference every single day
- Full UK Driving Licence
If you are passionate about special education, resilient in your approach, and committed to helping young people succeed both academically and emotionally, we would love to hear from you.
About UsRobins Way School based near Amesbury, Wiltshire, is an exciting new addition to the Acorn portfolio. We provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for supporting young people aged 7 – 11 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Every child at Robins Way is seen, heard, and valued. Our mission is to equip them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed, both academically and personally. Through a creative and flexible approach to teaching, we help every child overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress…
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