Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant Scale C 4 (£26,017 per annum pro rata)

Actual salary £19,569

32.5 hours per week

Term time plus one week

Start Date: ASAP

We need a passionate and determined Learning Support Assistant to work with our wonderful pupils in our Enhanced Specialist Provision for EYFS pupils.

You will:

Be a kind, caring person, who knows that children learn best in an inclusive environment.

Have experience in working with children with different learning needs, particularly experience of working with children with speech, language and communication differences, and those with an autism diagnosis.

Be flexible and adaptable.

Have experience of how to use creative and innovative strategies to engage children in school life and learning.

Have patience and resilience when dealing with children who demonstrate challenging behaviours.

Have excellent communication skills.

Be able to work individually and as part of a team.

In return we offer a vibrant school community and a supportive team. As part of the Broad Horizons Education Trust, we are also committed to your professional development. Broad Horizons Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

Please contact Helen Plowman, Headteacher, for more information on Please call 01603 452196 to have a conversation with the headteacher or arrange a visit to the school after 3:30pm. We would love to hear from you! Select the ‘Apply now’ button and enter your details. Please include in the personal statement section of your application why you believe you are suitable for this role in terms of skill, experience and personal qualities. You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date depending on the success of candidates. Closing Date: Friday 23 October 2026, 0900am Interviews: Wednesday 4 November 2026 This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.