Learning Support Assistants

Learning Support Assistants

Location:

Heatherwood School, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6HQ

Hours:

Part‑time 31.25 hours per week (Mon‑Fri 8:45 – 15:30, minus 30 minutes each day for lunch). The opportunity to work 3 days is additional.

Contract type:
Part‑time permanent, term‑time only plus 5 training days.

Salary:
Grade 5 NJC
04 – NJC
06 (FTE £26,017 – £26,847; Actual £19,269 – £19,884). Part‑time basis (31.25 hours/week) with additional 3 days + £11,561 – £11,930 for those 3 days.

Closing date:
Wednesday 8th July at midnight.

Interview date:
Thursday 16th July 2026.

Job reference: REQ
23371 (posted 24/06/2026). Region:
Doncaster. Job category/type:
Education – Non‑Teaching.

School and

Location:

Heatherwood School, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6HQ
.

Hours:

Part‑time 31.25 hours per week (5 days) (8:45 – 15:30 Mon‑Fri minus 30 minutes each day for lunch break. The opportunity to work 3 days is additional.

Contract type:
Part‑time permanent, term‑time only plus 5 training days.

About our School:
Heatherwood School is a vibrant learning community and part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust. It is a special day school for pupils aged 3–19 years with severe, profound and/or multiple learning difficulties. It has an additional post‑16 provision for pupils with moderate learning needs and a small cohort educated at the Bridge, our off‑site provision. We seek to develop a better tomorrow for all learners, through a holistic blend of quality‑first teaching experiences;

celebrating pupils’ strengths along a highly personalised learning journey. We are committed to preparing our pupils for adulthood through outstanding levels of education and care, facilitating innovative opportunities and experiences to engage, and motivate, all pupils. Heatherwood School is dedicated to multidisciplinary team working, in partnership with parents and carers, to ensure all pupils develop appropriate skills for life and achieve their full potential.

This is an opportunity to work with amazing children and young people and make a difference. You can help change perceptions and attitudes around special educational needs and neuro‑diversity. Become a child’s champion and make memories that will last.

About the Trust:
Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 17 unique SEND and mainstream academies. We are a growing, forward‑thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child‑centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus for further information.

Our Opportunity:
We are seeking to appoint two highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Learning Support Assistants to join a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and become part of a successful team in a busy working environment.

Whether you are an experienced Learning Support Assistant who has worked within a mainstream or specialist education setting, or someone who has exceptional vocational skills and a real drive to make a difference in children and lives, you must be able to provide our children with aspirations for their futures along with promoting a positive culture in everything you do.

Knowledge of SEN will be advantageous and you must be able to respond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of our children and young people. You will be required to ensure the safety of our children and young people and facilitate their access to learning by responding to individual needs, which may include personal care and hygiene needs such as toileting and nappy changing.

Via your excellent interpersonal skills, you will have the opportunity to make judgements on the attainment and progress of our students and be able to help them celebrate their success.

You will be working as part of a team supporting whole‑class lessons, group work and working one‑to‑one with pupils. You will be part of a committed staff team who are motivated every day by improving…