Learning Support Assistant

Rickmansworth School; Croxley Green; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding CPD opportunities

Supportive school culture

Collaborative teamwork

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Rickmansworth School in Croxley Green is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help students reach their potential, especially those with additional needs. You will work closely with teaching staff to support learners in and out of the classroom, ensuring engagement and access to the curriculum.

The role offers strong CPD opportunities, a supportive school culture, collaborative teamwork and a wellbeing programme.

Responsibilities

• Support students in and out of the classroom to ensure they are fully engaged and able to access the curriculum.
• Provide tailored support to individuals or small groups and monitor progress with teaching staff.
• Contribute to building a positive, inclusive learning environment that supports confidence and independence.
• Assist with behaviour management and ensuring a conducive learning setting.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant

Rickmansworth School

About the role

Location: Croxley Green, Rickmansworth

Contract type: Term time plus 5 INSET/Additional Days, Permanent

Hours: 31 hours per week: Monday - Friday

Salary: H3 pt 5 to H3 pt 6 £26,427 to £26,847 plus £1,079 Fringe

Pro-rata - Actual Salary: £19,801 to £20,103 pa incl. Fringe

Start Date: ASAP

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the educational experience of our students. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a key role in helping students achieve their full potential, particularly those with additional needs. Working closely with teaching staff, you will support students both in and out of the classroom, ensuring they are fully engaged in their learning and able to access the curriculum effectively.

You will be an integral part of our school community, providing tailored support to individual students or small groups and helping to foster a positive, inclusive learning environment. Your work will contribute to building students’ confidence, independence and academic progress.

If you are patient, enthusiastic and passionate about supporting young people, we would be delighted to hear from you. Join us in helping every student thrive and succeed.

In return, we will offer you:

• Outstanding CPD opportunities to support your professional growth
• A school with exemplary student behaviour, where learning is valued
• A collaborative working environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do
• Highly skilled and supportive staff, working together to make a difference
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme to ensure you feel valued and supported

Rickmansworth School is an outstanding, heavily over-subscribed 11-18 co-educational academy, consistently achieving excellent academic results. We provide a nurturing and dynamic environment for our 1575 ambitious young people. Our strong academic track record at both GCSE and A-Level ensures that the vast majority of our students go on to their first-choice universities.

Further information is available from our website - https://www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk

We encourage potential candidates to contact Rickmansworth School for an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the School, please contact the School on 01923 773296 or email [e-mail].

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer who has a zero tolerance to bullying and all types of harassment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions and submit to a check with the Disclosing and Barring Service as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.