Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

NJC Grade 4 points 6-7

Actual FTE Salary £19,722 to £20,138 (Pay Award pending)

Part Time Term Time (32.50 hrs) - Temporary 1 year, subject to funding received

Commencing:
September 2026

Closing Date: 19th June 2026 @ 12:00 midday

Interviews scheduled for: w/b 22nd June 2026

Castlewood School is seeking to appoint 4 dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join our team from September 2026.

This is a fixed-term, term-time-only role until July 2027, linked to pupil funding, with the potential to become permanent.

You will play a vital role in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, working either:

• 1:1 with individual pupils, both in and outside of the classroom
• Supporting small groups within the classroom environment

A key part of the role is helping pupils to regulate their emotions so they are ready to learn, in line with our ethos of “regulate before you educate.” You will support learning, engagement, and positive behaviour throughout the school day.

You will work under the direction of the class teacher to prepare classrooms for lessons and learning activities, supporting pupils with their individual learning needs, emotional regulation, and general wellbeing, and helping create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Caring, resilient, and committed to supporting children with SEMH needs
• Strong team players with a positive and proactive attitude
• Excellent communicators who can build relationships with pupils and staff
• Passionate about making a difference in children’s lives

• Experience working with primary or secondary-aged pupils
• Experience with or understanding of SEMH needs
• Experience in a school, care, or support setting

Full training will be provided, and we welcome applicants who are keen to learn and develop in this area.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Ongoing CPD, coaching, and training opportunities
• Support to build confidence and specialist SEMH skills
• Opportunities for career progression within the school and wider Trust
• A supportive school community
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee making facilities
• Generous local government pensions scheme
• Health & Wellbeing support package

We are Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.

Castlewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The policy on the employment of ex‑offenders can be found on our website - via the Manor Hall Trust Policies link, see the Safer Recruitment Policy.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2023.