Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term- until end June 2027

CONTRACT DURATION: 2026/27 School Year.

STATUS: up to 27.5 hours per week. Fewer hours may be available.

GRADE SCALE: NJC POINT 11-14 £14.99 - £15.73 (pro rata based on weeks and hours worked).

INTERVIEW DATE: Interviews planned for Thursday 4th June 2026

RESPONSIBLE TO: Learning Support Corodinator

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Personal Qualities

• High motivation
• Prepared to be committed to the ethos and values of Rainey Endowed School
• Confidentiality is of utmost importance
• A caring and sensitive nature
• A reasonable level of physical fitness

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Organisation and planning
• Ability to use Information Technology effectively
• Interpersonal skills required to form and maintain effective working relationships with the staff, pupils and parents of the pupil
• Ability to work under own initiative and to see any work set through to completion
• The ability to work in harmony with other members of staff

Essential Criteria

• 5 GCSE/O Levels or equivalent at Grades A -C (including English and Mathematics) or equivalent
• A willingness to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools (or equivalent)

Desirable Criteria

• An approved Child Care qualification
• Two years' relevant paid experience working with a pupil with Special Educational Needs
• Paid experience of working with children/vulnerable adults

For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon.

Completed applications must be returned by 10am on Friday 29th May 2026.