Learning Support Assistant

Overview

Learning Support Assistant at Glebedale School, Stoke-on-Trent. Permanent role starting September 2026. Senior leadership team values a nurturing learning environment for pupils with special educational needs.

• Work 1:1 with pupils, providing tailored academic and emotional support.
• Support pupils across the curriculum and assist in implementing individual education or behaviour programmes.
• Prepare and organise classroom materials and engaging learning resources.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering dynamic, structured classroom activities.
• Promote pupils’ emotional and social development through positive, consistent engagement.
• Record and report pupil progress in line with agreed procedures.
• Occasionally accompany and transport pupils on educational visits or journeys home.

• GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above in Maths and English.
• Previous experience working in a school or with children/young people.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs, particularly in a 1:1 setting.
• Compassionate, calm, patient approach to behaviour support.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proactive, hands‑on attitude with flexibility, including assisting with transport if required.

• Life Assurance and pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Mental health support and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes, critical illness cover and family growth support.

You will be subject to the required DBS and safeguarding checks as part of the recruitment process. All UK applicants are eligible to apply; sponsorship is not available.

All stages of the application process are run fairly, efficiently and with a full safeguarding process in line with statutory requirements. This role is advertised in an inclusive manner and there is no discrimination on any protected characteristic.