Learning Support Assistant

Hitchin Girls' School; Birtley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure induction programme

Outstanding professional development

Cycle to work scheme

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

Hitchin Girls' School in Hitchin, United Kingdom, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant on a 1-year fixed-term basis. The role focuses on supporting students with additional needs and helping their successful integration into lessons.

The school offers a secure induction, outstanding professional development, and a supportive, well-resourced environment with committed colleagues. Applicants must meet safeguarding and right-to-work requirements in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the support and integration of students with additional needs.
• Foster appropriate, effective relationships with students and support inclusive learning.

Job description

Role: Learning Support Assistant

Salary/Grade: H3 (pro rata - pay award pending)

Contract Type: 1 year fixed term

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Start date: September 2026

Hitchin Girls' School is a high performing school, graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, where we provide an exceptional experience for all of our students. We have high level provision for teaching and learning and provide the greatest level of care and support for all students and our staff. Situated in the picturesque and historic market town of Hitchin, it is conveniently located in the beautiful countryside just 25 minutes from London by train and with easy access to motorways and airports.

We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to assist in the support and integration of students with additional needs. You will have a passion for working with young people and be able to foster appropriate, effective relationships with students.

We can offer you:

• a secure, supportive environment with a full induction programme for all new staff

• outstanding professional development and future career opportunities

• a positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school

• the chance to work with exceptionally committed colleagues who have high expectations of students

• an active focus on staff well-being, supporting staff throughout the year with various treats/initiatives

• access to the school's children of staff admission rule

• a cycle to work scheme

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to join a high performing school.

Hitchin Girls' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks, online checks, a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, the right to work in the UK and a satisfactory health check. Any employment offer will be subject to the successful completion of these background screening checks. Hitchin Girls' School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply.