Learning Support Assistant

Hanley Castle High School Overview

We are seeking to appoint a caring, dedicated Learning Support Assistant (Teaching Assistant) to join our Aspire@Hanley team. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO, Deputy SENCO and Senior LSA to implement the whole‑school SEND strategy and ensure that Quality First Teaching is delivered to students with SEND.

Working hours are up to 28 hours and 20 minutes per week (5 days). Minimum hours are 5 hours and 40 minutes (1 day). Available working hours are 8:35 am – 3:15 pm, Monday to Friday (includes 2 × 30‑minute breaks). Please specify your preferred hours and days in your application. For the successful candidate, we will aim to accommodate these preferences while ensuring the school’s operational needs are fully met.

TA1, SCP3: £24,796 (pay award pending). £16,308 pro‑rated to 28 hours and 20 minutes per week, and term‑time only. Appointment may be made at TA2, SCP5 (£25,583 FTE) depending on the experience and skills of the successful candidate.

1 September 2026

To apply , please complete our application form (attached below) and email to . If you have any queries, please email or contact HR on 01684 595673. The closing date is Thursday 25 June 2026. Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.

• Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to a cycle to work scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:
  • 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
  • 24‑hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
  • Eldercare Advice
  • Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
  • Gym discounts

Hanley Castle is a dynamic and pleasantly situated high‑performing Academy, which is justifiably proud of its local and national reputation for academic excellence. Founded in 1326, the school provides a unique blend of academic rigour, modern facilities and traditional values. The school is heavily oversubscribed and our Sixth Form is flourishing. Hanley Castle High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre‑employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details are available on our school website.