Learning Support Assistant; Term-Time

Learning Support Assistant

Permanent, Term-Time only role

Monday to Friday (08:30am – 17:00pm) (approx. 36 teaching weeks per annum)

No working required during school holidays

Salary from: £27,008 - £29,700 pro rata, depending on experience (£23,150 - £25,457 base salary for term time, 36 weeks per annum)

To Start:
September 2026

The role involves supporting children and assisting the class teacher and therapists with general pupil self‑care, maintaining the learning environments and assisting with administration. You may be required to provide ad‑hoc or dedicated 1:1 support to specific children and to provide whole‑class support in lessons under the direction of the Teacher or Therapist. You will implement specific strategies to support the students’ communication and sensory needs and manage challenging behaviours that frequently present within this cohort.

The FARM provision supports pupils from secondary and post‑16 and delivers a creative and innovative curriculum, empowering all young people to progress in their learning. It is designed to teach and motivate students with particular needs, who learn in a specialised learning environment with emphasis on the outdoors. The curriculum meets their needs and prepares them well for the next stage in life.

The FARM curriculum offers a life‑based experience where learning begins at the farm, developing self‑help skills across a wide variety of activities set in real‑life situations. It is aimed at building individual life skills so the young person can live independently and enjoy a rich quality of life. The curriculum focuses on four priority objectives for life:
Happy, Healthy, Fulfilled and Safe.

• Resilience to cope with challenging demands; mental and physical stamina are essential.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• Ability to function independently when required.
• Excellent English skills (clear written and spoken) plus good reading, writing and numeracy.
• Strong relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers. Experience with SEN, especially Autism Spectrum students aged 3–11.
• Experience providing personal self‑care support to pupils—an advantage. Providing self‑care support on occasion is part of the role.
• Skill in managing a small group of children with complex social communication needs with patience and empathy.
• Ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment.

This role is subject to the relevant Safeguarding checks, which will include an Enhanced DBS check, disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.