Learning Support Worker; Sites

Overview

As a Learning Support Worker, your presence directly shapes the classroom experience for students with additional needs. You will not simply be supervising tasks; you will be the professional partner who creates a calm, purposeful environment where students feel secure enough to achieve. Working across a variety of subjects, your high expectations will help students build the independence and confidence they need to fully belong in our school community.

In this role, you will be required to work at our two sites in Oxford, Banbury and Abingdon.

Support students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism (ASD) or highly challenging behaviours. Implement Meadowbrook's restorative principles and conduct 1:1 interventions and small-group support to re-engage students. Create a calm, purposeful environment and partner with teaching staff to enable students to participate across subjects. Promote independence, confidence and belonging within the school community.

Experience working with children or young people in youth work or school settings, particularly with learners with SEMH, ASD or challenging behaviours. Qualification in teaching, youth work, or an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) is preferred, along with a mandatory GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics. Advanced interpersonal skills in coaching, mentoring and mediation are required. A commitment to safeguarding and child protection, basic ICT literacy, and a valid driving licence with business insurance is necessary.

Meadowbrook College is an Alternative Provision Academy within the River Learning Trust, serving students aged 5-16 across Oxfordshire. We aim to re-engage vulnerable learners and provide a supportive environment to help them succeed and transition.

• A Restorative and Supportive Culture:
  We are committed to restorative principles and practices, creating a community where staff and students feel valued, respected, and heard.
• Extensive Professional Development:
  Access to ongoing professional learning and training (SEMH, trauma-informed practices, therapeutic mentoring).
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellbeing:
  Staff wellbeing networks and access to a Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A Truly Rewarding Role:
  The opportunity to make a tangible difference for children who have faced barriers to success in the classroom.

This role includes regulated activity relevant to children. The River Learning Trust and Meadowbrook College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and related policies. For more information, refer to the Trust's Safer Recruitment Documents.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related amendments. For guidance on offences that are not filtered, refer to the Trust policies.