Learning Support Assistant

Hours and Conditions

18.75 Hours per week (Term Time Only - 205 Days per year).

DBS requirement:
Enhanced DBS. This role does not offer eligibility for visa sponsorship.

Subject to meeting performance standards and agreed criteria, there is an opportunity for salary progression within the first year, with further increases available over time. Nacro’s pay framework offers clear progression pathways and supports ongoing professional development and career growth.

We are Nacro, we believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.

That’s why our housing, education, justice, and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.

We see your future, whatever the past.

We are seeking someone who is passionate about helping young people to learn and achieve, and who can help them be ready to take their next steps. We need someone who is compassionate in their approach, and who can work with young people who may have had multiple barriers to education in the past. We want someone who is flexible and can be part of a small, local team who come together in all circumstances to put our students first.

As a key member of the teaching team, your main focus will always be teaching, learning, and assessment, supporting students to make appropriate progress in lessons, resulting in them achieving qualifications. You will also play an important role within the centre community, supporting your students pastorally, and will have duties related to assurance, making sure our courses run on time, and to a high standard.

• Preparing for learning by planning lessons, developing resources, and caring for our classroom spaces.
• Monitoring students’ progress on their course, providing feedback and support so that students can improve.
• Assessing students and their work so that they achieve as expected and as needed for their next steps.
• Working with your colleagues to enhance delivery, identify support needs, and contributing to student experience and enrichment.
• Delivering tutorial or skills lessons as part of your role using our ready‑made lesson resources.

• English and Maths at GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent Level 2.
• All candidates will require an enhanced DBS check.
• A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential;
  Nacro is proud to support those new to teaching.

Please note interviews will take place from 6th July 2026.

Please click on the ‘Apply now’ button to apply online.

Nacro is a fair and inclusive employer. At Nacro, we believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive team. We are a Ban the Box employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with criminal records. Convictions are not discussed at application stage and will only be considered later if relevant to the role, assessed fairly, proportionately and confidentially.

For advice, contact our confidential Criminal Record Support Service on  or