Learning Support Assistant

Monk's Walk School; Digswell; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing INSET days

Flu vaccination clinic

Welcoming school community

Job summary

Monk's Walk School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join our SEN Department. The role is part-time (31.25 hours/week, Monday to Friday, term-time only) with an ASAP start date and 8.30am–3.30pm timetable.

You will work alongside teaching staff to provide learning support for students from Key Stage 3 through to A Level, with training provided. Experience not essential, but a caring, enthusiastic approach is valued.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, confident and caring individual.
• Willingness to learn with a comprehensive training programme.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of needs in lessons.
• Work closely with teaching staff to deliver learning support.
• Assist with KS3 through to A Level learners.
• Participate in training and professional development.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Confident communicator

Caring nature

Student support

Team collaboration

Job description

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Start Date: ASAP

Part Time, 31.25 hours per week, Monday - Friday term time only

Scale H2 - £18,621 inclusive per annum (based on 31.25 hours per week/paid weeks per year)

Monk's Walk School is a high-performing, oversubscribed school seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join our expanding SEN Department.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and caring individual who enjoys supporting young people to achieve their potential. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide learning support for students with a range of needs, from Key Stage 3 through to A Level.

Whilst experience in a similar role would be advantageous, it is not essential. We offer a comprehensive training programme and ongoing professional development to support you in the role.

The position is for 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only (38 weeks per year). We are happy to consider job share applications for the right candidate(s). If applying on a job share basis, please indicate your preferred working days and hours within your application.

Why Join Monk's Walk School?

At Monk's Walk, staff wellbeing is a priority. We are committed to creating a supportive working environment and offer a range of benefits designed to help colleagues achieve a healthy work-life balance, including:

• Flexible working opportunities where possible
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme with a 24-hour confidential helpline
• Dedicated wellbeing INSET days featuring activities such as yoga and mindfulness
• Opportunities to participate in our staff wellbeing focus group
• A free annual winter flu vaccination clinic
• A welcoming, collaborative and supportive school community

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a successful school where staff are valued, supported and encouraged to develop professionally.

If you would like an informal conversation about the post or would like to visit the school in advance of applying, please contact Sian Boatwright, SENCo. Sian’s e-mail address is [e-mail]

Applications should be submitted via the My New Term website by noon on Monday 2 November 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

It would be great to hear from you.

Monk’s Walk School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will need to obtain references and conduct online searches in advance of interview for any candidate short-listed. All job offers are subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Please note it is an offence to apply for a role where the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.