Learning Support Assistant; Year 5/6
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Part time, fixed to cover MAT leave.
Grade 5 , 30 hours a week, 39 weeks (38 term time + 1 week during holidays)
£17,475 (Actual)
Working pattern: 8.45am to 3.15pm, 30 minute lunch break, Monday to Friday
A Learning Support Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a teacher to provide support for teaching and learning and associated activities in accordance with school policies and procedures. This will include supporting individuals on a 1:1 basis and providing general support for whole class learning activities or supporting small groups of pupils. We are looking for an Learn Support Assistant to join our dedicated school team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in providing general classroom and specific support to our SEN pupils.
- Organised and reliable, with strong attention to detail.
- A good communicator, both verbally and in writing.
- Willing to learn and take on a variety of tasks.
- Has experience of working with children.
- Has a good level of literacy and numeracy.
- Is patient, engaging, caring and creative.
- Is able to work in a team.
- Is be self-motivated.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
- To provide agreed support to the teacher in the delivery of planned whole class learning activities.
- To work under the direct supervision of a teacher to carry out planned learning activities with individual pupils or small groups, providing feedback on their engagement in activities and their achievement of the desired learning objectives.
- To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans.
- To observe and feed back to the teacher on pupil performance and behaviour, taking action as appropriate in line with relevant school policies.
- To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, including contributing ideas and suggestions to support planning, to meet their development needs.
- To interact with and respond positively to children, young people and adults.
- To develop positive relationships with colleagues, providing consistent and effective support and working constructively as a member of the school staff team.
- To support pupils to improve their numeracy and literacy skills through focused learning activities and more generally across the curriculum.
- To prepare and utilise ICT resources to support pupils learning.
Essential
Qualifications:
- NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent or able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 2 National Occupational Standards relevant to this post.
Safeguarding and Recruitment:
Our Schools/Trust and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. For all short-listed candidates, references will be requested in advance of the interview, and an online search will be carried out. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure, proof of , social media checks, medical clearance, and checks regarding the right to work in the UK.
Whyjoin us?
- Welcoming, inclusive workplace.
- Opportunities for growth and career progression in a Trust that invests in its people.
- A supportive environment for your professional development.
- Free parking on site.
- Access to well-being services.
- An excellent pension (LGPS)
- Staff development opportunities
- Bike to work scheme.
Learn Academies Trust is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.
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