Learning Support Assistant

Audenshaw School; Audenshaw; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing service

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Audenshaw School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant on the NJC scale (6–8) with a salary of £23,248.76–£23,995.22. The role is 36.25 hours per week, term time only with 3 INSET days, working within a high-achieving, values-driven environment.

Applicants should be committed to supporting every pupil to achieve excellence, including those with SEND, and to professional development within a supportive team. Applications via the school HR department are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Ability to support students with additional learning needs to access learning to their full potential.

Skills

Strong values

Team player

Self-development

Champions for student excellence

Support for SEND

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

NJC 6 - 8 £23,248.76 - £23,995.22 (actual salary)

36.25 hours per week, term time only plus 3 INSET days

• Do you hold a strong set of values and want to be part of a working environment that reflects this?
• Do you want to join a team of colleagues that have a very strong track record of delivering excellent outcomes whilst also being committed to self-development?
• Are you a champion for every single student achieving excellence and hold the highest of ambition for what students can achieve (both inside and outside the classroom?)

The Board of Governors of Audenshaw School wish to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our ‘Good’ School (Ofsted March 2023)

‘Pupils are proud to be part of Audenshaw School. They respond well to the values of respect, responsibility and resilience which permeate the school. Pupils appreciate the strong relationships that they have with staff. They feel well cared for because they have someone to talk to if they have any worries. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), feel safe and happy. They enjoy coming to school.’(Ofsted March 2023)

‘Pupils typically behave well in lessons and around the school. Staff are well supported by leaders to manage pupils’ behaviour. Fair application of the behaviour policy and clear routines mean that school is a calm and purposeful place where pupils can learn without distraction.’ (Ofsted March 2023)

‘In recent times, leaders have improved many aspects of the school. Pupils, staff, parents and carers appreciate the changes that leaders have made. Staff embrace leaders’ new ideas. They are keen to develop professionally. They benefit from a strong offer of staff training. Staff morale is high. They appreciate how leaders consider their well-being and workload.’ (Ofsted March 2023)

‘Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum. They have successfully supported

subject leaders and teachers to ensure that the curriculum is well thought out. Subject leaders have thought carefully about the key knowledge and skills that pupils should learn, and the order in which content should be taught. All pupils study a broad range of subjects in key stage 3 and 4. Pupils achieve well.’ (Ofsted March 2023)

The full report can be found at https://www.audenshawschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Audenshaw-School-Ofsted-report-May-2023.pdf

Our school is a fully inclusive, single academy trust. We place a significant emphasis on the full 5-year journey and, as a collective student and staff body, set the very highest of standards. We pride ourselves on the shared values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience in all that we do. Aligned with these values, kindness and positivity are cornerstones that enable our young people to realise their full potential. For the right candidate, this is an extremely exciting time to join Audenshaw School. Behaviour is strong, with exceptional conduct around the school as pupils and staff greet visitors - and each other - with kindness and respect.

If you have a positive attitude to all aspects of school life and the ability to work as part of a purposeful team, please get in touch! We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they are able to support students with additional learning needs, enabling them to access learning to their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity to come and join our team at a stage where Audenshaw School will continue to strive for the highest of quality in all that we do. This is a chance for an outstanding individual who has the relevant experience, commitment and drive, who is passionate about encouraging every child to reach their full potential within a supportive academic environment.

As part of the Audenshaw body, you will be fully invested inand have opportunities to develop and undertake bespoke qualifications or courses aligned to the role. As an employee of Audenshaw School, you will have free use of our health and wellbeing service which gives you 24/7 access to a GP service and mental health, financial and legal advice and support. You will be part of a very supportive and cohesive staff team who have a track record of excellence whilst also being open and excited to self-develop for the benefit of themselves and students alike.

Please do feel welcome to arrange a visit as we want to ensure all prospective candidates have an opportunity to see the school either ‘in action’ or at a time that suits you. Visits to the School are warmly encouraged and can be arranged with the Human Resources Department on [e-mail] or by calling the school on 0161 336 2133.

Any other informal questions or conversations that prospective candidates may have can be arranged as part of an informal telephone conversation with the Principal upon request.

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.

The closing date for the vacancy is: Monday, 2nd November 2026 at 9.00am

Early applications are welcome, and we may close the vacancy if we receive sufficient applications prior to the closing date.

Supporting Documents

• Learning Support Assistant Job Despription
• Learning Support Assistant Person Specification
• Support Staff Application Form