Learning Support Assistant

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Working closely with students, teachers and the SEND and Inclusion Team, you will deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions that build confidence, develop key skills and improve outcomes for learners who require additional support. The Role As an Inclusion Assistant, you will: Deliver planned literacy and numeracy intervention programmes to individuals and small groups. Support students with varying learning needs, helping them to develop essential English and mathematics skills. Monitor, record and evaluate student progress, providing feedback to teaching staff and the Inclusion Team. Help create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student feels valued and able to succeed. Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, parents and external agencies where appropriate. Encourage students to develop confidence, independence and resilience in their learning. We Are Looking For Someone Who: Has experience of working with children or young people, ideally in an educational setting. Has strong literacy and numeracy skills and a good standard of education. Is patient, empathetic and able to build positive relationships with young people. Has excellent communication and organisational skills. Is committed to inclusion and believes every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Can work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Experience of delivering intervention programmes or supporting students with SEND, English as an Additional Language (EAL), or those requiring additional academic support would be advantageous, although full training will be provided for the right candidate. We Can Offer You: A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community. Friendly, experienced and dedicated colleagues. High-quality professional development and training opportunities. A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance. The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day. If you are passionate about supporting students to develop the literacy and numeracy skills they need to thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you. For more information regarding this role, please email recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk or telephone 01603 937303. We would also welcome visits to our wonderful school. To access the online application and to apply, please select the “Apply for job” button and enter your details. You must submit your fully completed application by the closing date and time. Closing Date: Friday 4 September 2026 at 9 am Interviews: TBC We reserve the right to end the vacancy and interview before the advertised closing date, so early applications are encouraged. Please note that it is normal practice to appoint to the bottom of the scale. Broad Horizons Education Trust 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 they are 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.